The median pay for a pipelayers in Delaware is $57,990/year ($27.88/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $69K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Pipelayers salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $43,780, 25th percentile $47,490, median $57,990, 75th percentile $58,470, 90th percentile $69,340. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level pipelayers (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K. Top earners bring in $69K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $57,990 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,780, and experienced pipelayers can clear $69,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $58K enough to live in Delaware?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,833/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 37.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a pipelayers salary go in Delaware?▼
Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median pipelayers salary is worth about $59,471 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do pipelayers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
