Pipelayers
SOC: 47-2151.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)
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.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$48,710
per year
Mean Wage
$54,270
per year
Employment
34K
workers
Wage Range
$36,840 - $80,710
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
Task Breakdown
14 tasks analyzed
Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels.
Cut pipes to required lengths.
Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue.
Cover pipes with earth or other materials.
Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems.
Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing.
Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers.
Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors.
Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes.
Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools.
Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools.
Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices.
Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators.
Train or supervise others in laying pipe.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Install or use instruments such as lasers, grade rods, or transit levels. | - | - | - | |
| Cut pipes to required lengths. | - | - | - | |
| Connect pipe pieces and seal joints, using welding equipment, cement, or glue. | - | - | - | |
| Cover pipes with earth or other materials. | - | - | - | |
| Install or repair sanitary or stormwater sewer structures or pipe systems. | - | - | - | |
| Align and position pipes to prepare them for welding or sealing. | - | - | - | |
| Check slopes for conformance to requirements, using levels or lasers. | - | - | - | |
| Lay out pipe routes, following written instructions or blueprints and coordinating layouts with supervisors. | - | - | - | |
| Operate mechanized equipment, such as pickup trucks, rollers, tandem dump trucks, front-end loaders, or backhoes. | - | - | - | |
| Grade or level trench bases, using tamping machines or hand tools. | - | - | - | |
| Dig trenches to desired or required depths, by hand or using trenching tools. | - | - | - | |
| Tap and drill holes into pipes to introduce auxiliary lines or devices. | - | - | - | |
| Locate existing pipes needing repair or replacement, using magnetic or radio indicators. | - | - | - | |
| Train or supervise others in laying pipe. | - | - | - |
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