Pipelayers Salary in Kentucky
Pipelayers in Kentucky earn a median of $58,820 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,820
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($49,000)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 60
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,120; the top 10% earn over $61,870. Nationally the range is $37,730 to $80,170.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$77,020 median in Kentucky
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,160 median in Kentucky
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37,000 median in Kentucky
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$45,660 median in Kentucky
- Commercial Divers$63,550 median in Kentucky
- Millwrights$70,610 median in Kentucky
Pipelayers pay in Kentucky
How much do pipelayers make in Kentucky?
The median is $58,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,120 and the top 10% earn over $61,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for pipelayers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 44 (+20% vs. the national median of $49,000). Living costs are not included.