Pipelayer Salary in Montana: $59,000 Average

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Average base salary, Montana

$59,000 / year

≈ $4,900 per month · $28.37 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Montana · median $50,000

25th percentile
$49,000Average
$59,00075th percentile
$64,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Pipelayer salary by state

Alabama$45,000

Arizona$64,000

Arkansas$39,500

California$80,500

Colorado$63,000

Delaware$57,500

District of Columbia$59,000

Florida$49,000

Georgia$49,000

Idaho$57,000

Illinois$53,500

Indiana$74,500

Iowa$57,000

Kansas$50,000

Kentucky$61,500

Louisiana$47,500

Maine$60,000

Maryland$58,000

Massachusetts$75,500

Michigan$68,500

Minnesota$88,000

Mississippi$47,000

Montana$59,000

Nebraska$50,000

Nevada$64,500

New Hampshire$59,000

New Jersey$81,500

New Mexico$48,000

New York$77,000

North Carolina$49,500

North Dakota$52,500

Ohio$71,500

Oklahoma$48,000

Oregon$69,000

Pennsylvania$54,500

South Carolina$47,500

South Dakota$51,500

Tennessee$48,500

Texas$47,500

Utah$55,500

Virginia$51,500

Washington$85,000

West Virginia$44,500

Wisconsin$90,000

About this role

Pipelayer is a professional role in the Construction and Extraction job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Pipelayers do

Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma

Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
Cut pipes to required lengths.
Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
Cover pipes with earth or other materials.

Top skills: Operation and Control Speaking Quality Control Analysis Operations Monitoring Critical Thinking Coordination

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Pipelayer salary by industry

Construction

26,300 workers

$56,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

5,800 workers

$57,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

5,780 workers

$57,000

Utilities

540 workers

$60,500

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

100 workers

$46,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

80 workers

$40,500

Wholesale Trade

60 workers

$59,500

Sectors 31, 32, and 33 – Manufacturing

50 workers

$77,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Pipelayer pays 12% below the average across 60 roles in the Construction and Extraction job family (family average $64,000).

Similar-paying roles in Construction and Extraction

Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$56,500

Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$57,000

Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,500

Paperhanger$55,500

Highway Maintenance Worker$55,000

Hazardous Materials Removal Worker$58,500

Floor Sanders and Finishers$54,500

Carpet Installer$59,000

Construction Laborer$54,000

Extraction Workers, All Other$60,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Pipelayer make?

The average base salary for a Pipelayer in the United States is $56,500 per year, or about $27.16 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $45,500 and $63,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Construction and Extraction roles?

The Construction and Extraction job family averages $64,000 across 60 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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