U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsLay 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" (51-4121).
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45,320 | 2.5 % | $18.38 | $38,230 | 0.8 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $11.00 | $13.21 | $16.73 | $22.37 | $28.89 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $22,880 | $27,470 | $34,800 | $46,530 | $60,090 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility System Construction | 17,500 | 4.54 | $18.38 | $38,220 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 12,780 | 0.23 | $17.66 | $36,730 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 4,770 | 0.29 | $19.99 | $41,580 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 3,620 | 0.67 | $18.08 | $37,600 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 2,390 | 0.78 | $19.00 | $39,510 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility System Construction | 17,500 | 4.54 | $18.38 | $38,220 |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | 620 | 1.32 | $18.32 | $38,110 |
| Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction | 2,390 | 0.78 | $19.00 | $39,510 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 3,620 | 0.67 | $18.08 | $37,600 |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | 490 | 0.50 | $15.92 | $33,120 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 60 | (7) | $27.64 | $57,490 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 380 | 0.35 | $23.24 | $48,340 |
| Support Activities for Mining | 70 | 0.03 | $20.51 | $42,660 |
| Building Equipment Contractors | 4,770 | 0.29 | $19.99 | $41,580 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | 50 | 0.01 | $19.07 | $39,670 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5,610 | 0.56 | 1.56 | $13.96 | $29,030 |
| Florida | 3,520 | 0.50 | 1.39 | $16.01 | $33,290 |
| California | 3,150 | 0.23 | 0.63 | $24.08 | $50,090 |
| North Carolina | 2,840 | 0.75 | 2.12 | $15.28 | $31,790 |
| Tennessee | 2,040 | 0.79 | 2.23 | $16.25 | $33,810 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,870 | 1.04 | 2.90 | $15.27 | $31,770 |
| Tennessee | 2,040 | 0.79 | 2.23 | $16.25 | $33,810 |
| North Carolina | 2,840 | 0.75 | 2.12 | $15.28 | $31,790 |
| Oklahoma | 930 | 0.63 | 1.76 | $14.58 | $30,340 |
| Mississippi | 650 | 0.60 | 1.69 | $14.79 | $30,770 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 760 | 0.14 | 0.39 | $27.61 | $57,420 |
| Minnesota | 1,120 | 0.44 | 1.23 | $27.59 | $57,380 |
| Connecticut | 200 | 0.13 | 0.36 | $26.49 | $55,110 |
| Washington | 900 | 0.34 | 0.94 | $25.89 | $53,850 |
| Wisconsin | 460 | 0.18 | 0.49 | $24.95 | $51,890 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 1,260 | 0.51 | 1.42 | $13.99 | $29,090 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 1,130 | 0.56 | 1.58 | $14.41 | $29,980 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 850 | 0.39 | 1.08 | $16.04 | $33,360 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 730 | 0.43 | 1.21 | $21.59 | $44,920 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO | 700 | 0.59 | 1.65 | $15.84 | $32,950 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | 630 | 0.90 | 2.53 | $16.60 | $34,520 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 580 | 1.18 | 3.31 | $17.14 | $35,650 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 560 | 0.51 | 1.44 | $16.20 | $33,700 |
| San Antonio, TX | 540 | 0.64 | 1.80 | $13.02 | $27,090 |
| Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division | 520 | 0.63 | 1.76 | $14.40 | $29,960 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula, MS | 100 | 1.83 | 5.12 | $14.51 | $30,180 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 100 | 1.73 | 4.84 | $19.31 | $40,170 |
| Burlington, NC | 70 | 1.34 | 3.77 | $13.18 | $27,420 |
| Mobile, AL | 220 | 1.34 | 3.75 | $13.46 | $28,000 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 60 | 1.34 | 3.75 | $15.56 | $32,360 |
| Wilmington, NC | 180 | 1.33 | 3.73 | $15.16 | $31,530 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | 200 | 1.30 | 3.65 | $16.21 | $33,710 |
| Madera, CA | 50 | 1.28 | 3.60 | $13.89 | $28,880 |
| Greenville, NC | 90 | 1.24 | 3.47 | $15.63 | $32,500 |
| Montgomery, AL | 190 | 1.20 | 3.38 | $21.21 | $44,110 |