Pipelayers

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  • Superintendent - Electrical Construction - Ace Electric - Plain City,OH

    Superintendent - Electrical Construction (Local to Columbus, OH) This is a full-time, local role – no travel required. Ready to lead with purpose? Join a team where careers take off! At Ace Electric, we're not...

  • Maintenance Mechanic - Hiring Now - Battelle - Columbus,OH

    Battelle delivers when others can't. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients-whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a...

  • Masonry Superintendent - LANG MASONRY CONTRACTORS - Columbus,OH

    Superintendent – Commercial MasonryYear-Round Work | Lang Masonry Contractors About the Role: Lang Masonry Contractors is seeking a Superintendent to lead and supervise a crew of laborers, Masons, and Operators to successfully complete commercial...

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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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