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Pipelayers Salary in Michigan
Pipelayers in Michigan earn a median $61,560 a year, 26% above the U.S. median.
- Median in MI
- $61,560 a year
- U.S. median
- $49,000 a year
- Employment
- 180
- Location quotient
- 0.19
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Michigan
- Median (50%)
- $61,560 · $29.60 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $66,400 · $31.92 an hour (estimate error ±2.5%)
- 10th percentile
- $52,140 · $25.07 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $57,110 · $27.46 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $77,570 · $37.30 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $86,120 · $41.41 an hour
- Employment
- 180 (estimate error ±18.2%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.04
- Location quotient
- 0.19 (1.00 = national share)
Pipelayers pay by metro area in Michigan
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $90,880 | 40 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $61,570 | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do pipelayers make in Michigan?
- The median wage for pipelayers in Michigan is $61,560 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 180 jobs in the state.
- Where in Michigan do pipelayers earn the most?
- South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $90,880 a year.