SOC 47-2151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Pipelayers — Las Vegas
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Pipelayers in Las Vegas, NV is $63,570 per year, well above the national median of $49,000.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Pipelayers in Las Vegas, NV is $63,570 per year, well above the national median of $49,000. The gap of 29.7% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $33,280 at the tenth percentile to more than $90,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,640 to $75,820.
Reno leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $65,290. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 256th of 602 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | −32.1% |
| 25th | $48,640 | −0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $63,570 | +29.7% |
| 75th | $75,820 | +54.7% |
| 90th | $90,690 | +85.1% |
| Mean | $61,400 | +25.3% |
Other metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reno | $65,290 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Las Vegas sit close to the national average, so $63,570 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$63,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,570US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,570 a year, 29.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,280 to $90,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reno, at $65,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Pipelayers in Las Vegas, NV?
The median annual wage is $63,570, or $30.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $49,000, so pay in Las Vegas, NV is 29.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Las Vegas, NV earns more than $90,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,280 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Reno, at $65,290 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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