Pipelayers Salary in Michigan
Pipelayers in Michigan earn a median of $61,560 a year, +26% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,560
- vs. U.S. median
- +26% ($49,000)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,140; the top 10% earn over $86,120. Nationally the range is $37,730 to $80,170.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$106,890 median in Michigan
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$80,190 median in Michigan
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$43,630 median in Michigan
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$54,220 median in Michigan
- Commercial Divers$54,620 median in Michigan
- Millwrights$89,190 median in Michigan
Pipelayers pay in Michigan
How much do pipelayers make in Michigan?
The median is $61,560 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,140 and the top 10% earn over $86,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for pipelayers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 44 (+26% vs. the national median of $49,000). Living costs are not included.