Pipelayers

Top 3 Pipelayer Jobs

  • Warehouse General Utility - 12-Hour Night Shift - Abbott - Columbus,OH

    General Utility, Warehouse Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in...

  • Route Rider - Bimbo Bakeries - Worthington,OH

    Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USAMore than 20,000...

  • Freight Train Conductor On-Call Training & Benefits - Norfolk Southern - Columbus,OH

    Norfolk Southern is seeking conductors responsible for the safe and efficient movement of freight trains. Conductors will build trains, operate locomotives, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.On-the-job training lasts approximately 20...

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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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