Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • Concrete Finisher - Tradesmen International - Columbus,OH

    Tradesmen International - - Responsibilities: Setting forms; Setting & Tying Rebar; Set Footers & Foundations; Finish, Frame, Wrack; Mix & Pour Concrete ...

  • Driver (21+ Independent Contractor) - Airspace - Columbus,OH

    [Delivery Driver / Courier] - Competitive Hourly Pay + Tips ($19-$27 per hour) / Flexible Shifts (FT & PT Available) / Work when you want (24/7/365 availability) - As an Airspace Driver, you will: Operate your own vehicle to safely and...

  • Sheet Metal Worker - 1st Shift - Aerotek - Columbus,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Assist welders with assembling plenums using hand tools and drills.; Work with sheet metal to fabricate parts as needed.; Read and interpret blueprints for assembly instructions.; Perform assembly work with a...

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What Pipelayers Do

Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains, and water mains. Perform any combination of the following tasks: grade trenches or culverts, position pipe, or seal joints. Excludes Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers.


Pipelayer Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 35,100
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $45,980

Job Outlook for Pipelayers

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -500
  • Growth rate: -1 percent (Little or no change)

How to Become a Pipelayer

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training

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