🔧 Skilled Trades
↑ 5% growth · Average
Pipelayer
Pipelayers install underground sewer, water, and drainage pipes — the invisible infrastructure that makes modern cities work. Infrastructure investment through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is driving significant growth, making this an excellent time to enter a trade with steady public-sector demand.
$46,300
Median Salary
43K
US Jobs
1–2 years
Training
$0–$500
Typical Cost
💰 Salary & Earning Potential
Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures represent national averages — local wages vary by state, city, and employer.
Want your state's salary? Select a state below to see local wage data, demand, and training programs.
📈 Job Outlook
5%
Projected Growth (10yr)
Average
43K
Total US Jobs
Active positions nationwide
LIUNA Apprenticeship + Local licensing
Required Credential
LIUNA Apprenticeship + Local licensing
🎓 Training & Education
Typical Program
Apprenticeship or On-the-Job Training
Program Length
1–2 years
Typical Tuition
$0–$500
Work Setting
Municipal utilities, highway projects, commercial construction
🏆 Credential Required: LIUNA Apprenticeship + Local licensing
☀️ Day in the Life
A typical day as a Pipelayer involves working closely with clients and colleagues in a Municipal utilities environment. You'll apply your training daily while building expertise and advancing your career.
⚖️ Pros & Cons
Advantages
- ✅ Strong job security
- ✅ Rewarding work
- ✅ Clear career progression
- ✅ Growing demand
Challenges
- ⚠️ Can be physically demanding
- ⚠️ May require ongoing certification
- ⚠️ Entry-level wages vary by region
🗺️ Pipelayer by State
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🏫 Schools and programs related to Pipelayer
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Ivy Tech Community College
📍 Indianapolis, IN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences
📍 Paterson, NJ
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Waukesha County Technical College
📍 Pewaukee, WI
Certificate 1-<2yr
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South Florida Institute of Technology
📍 Miami, FL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Philadelphia Technician Training
📍 Philadelphia, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Washtenaw Community College
📍 Ann Arbor, MI
Certificate 2-4yr
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Los Angeles Trade Technical College
📍 Los Angeles, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Orange Technical College-West Campus
📍 Winter Garden, FL
Associate
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Community College of Allegheny County
📍 Pittsburgh, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Hennepin Technical College
📍 Brooklyn Park, MN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Washburn Institute of Technology
📍 Topeka, KS
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville
📍 Knoxville, TN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden
📍 Hamden, CT
Certificate 1-<2yr
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City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
📍 Chicago, IL
Award
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Minnesota State Community and Technical College
📍 Fergus Falls, MN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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St Cloud Technical and Community College
📍 Saint Cloud, MN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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North Dakota State College of Science
📍 Wahpeton, ND
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
📍 Lancaster, PA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Sheridan Technical College
📍 Hollywood, FL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Linn-Benton Community College
📍 Albany, OR
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
📍 Elizabethton, TN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg
📍 Saint Petersburg, FL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Central New Mexico Community College
📍 Albuquerque, NM
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Industrial Management Training Institute
📍 Waterbury, CT
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
📍 Miami Lakes, FL
Associate
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Kirkwood Community College
📍 Cedar Rapids, IA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southern Maine Community College
📍 South Portland, ME
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
📍 Morristown, TN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Mid-Del Technology Center
📍 Midwest City, OK
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Eastern Maine Community College
📍 Bangor, ME
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southeast Community College Area
📍 Lincoln, NE
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Johnson County Community College
📍 Overland Park, KS
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Wake Technical Community College
📍 Raleigh, NC
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Forsyth Technical Community College
📍 Winston-Salem, NC
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Northern Maine Community College
📍 Presque Isle, ME
Certificate 2-4yr
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Fayetteville Technical Community College
📍 Fayetteville, NC
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Western Dakota Technical College
📍 Rapid City, SD
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Fort Myers Technical College
📍 Fort Myers, FL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Northeast Iowa Community College
📍 Calmar, IA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southeast Technical College
📍 Sioux Falls, SD
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Florida International Training Institute
📍 Miami, FL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Western Iowa Tech Community College
📍 Sioux City, IA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
📍 Granite Falls, MN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Northland Community and Technical College
📍 Thief River Falls, MN
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Cape Fear Community College
📍 Wilmington, NC
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Luzerne County Community College
📍 Nanticoke, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Owensboro Community and Technical College
📍 Owensboro, KY
Award
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Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
📍 Toms River, NJ
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Orange Technical College-South Campus
📍 Orlando, FL
Associate
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Jefferson Community and Technical College
📍 Louisville, KY
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Washington County Community College
📍 Calais, ME
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Salt Lake Community College
📍 Salt Lake City, UT
Certificate 2-4yr
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J F Ingram State Technical College
📍 Deatsville, AL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Elizabethtown Community and Technical College
📍 Elizabethtown, KY
Certificate 2-4yr
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SOWELA Technical Community College
📍 Lake Charles, LA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Central Maine Community College
📍 Auburn, ME
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Jones County Junior College
📍 Ellisville, MS
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southwest Mississippi Community College
📍 Summit, MS
Certificate 2-4yr
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Cuyahoga Community College District
📍 Cleveland, OH
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Delaware County Community College
📍 Media, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School
📍 Lebanon, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Berks Career & Technology Center
📍 Leesport, PA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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