Pipelayers (47-2151)
Occupation description: 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 (51-4121).
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 27 | 29 | 7.4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| United States | 42,600 | 47,700 | 0.0 | 1,300 | 3,700 | 5,500 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2020 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 21.66 | 13.83 | 16.41 | 19.46 | 25.22 | 33.22 |
