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Occupation FinderArchitecture and Construction

Pipelayers

Median Salary
48,710
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

What sectors do they work in?

Private for profit

82%

State and local government

9%

Self-employed

7%

Private not for profit

2%

Federal Government

1%

What is the job outlook?

No data available for this section.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$25,690

10%

$48,710

Median

$93,500

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Less than high school

    65%

  • High school

    32%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

No data available for this section.

Skills and Interests

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Low

  • Leadership

    Low

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Building and Construction
  • Mathematics
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.

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