Pipelayers Salary in Illinois
Pipelayers in Illinois earn a median of $49,590 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,590
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($49,000)
- Rank among states
- 25 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,760; the top 10% earn over $62,490. Nationally the range is $37,730 to $80,170.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$108,120 median in Illinois
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$99,950 median in Illinois
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$39,730 median in Illinois
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$73,060 median in Illinois
- Millwrights$66,640 median in Illinois
- Helpers--Electricians$43,290 median in Illinois
Pipelayers pay in Illinois
How much do pipelayers make in Illinois?
The median is $49,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,760 and the top 10% earn over $62,490. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for pipelayers?
On pay alone it ranks 25 of 44 (+1% vs. the national median of $49,000). Living costs are not included.