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Pipelayers average salary by city in California
- Los Angeles$81,010
- Sacramento$79,690
- Riverside$75,970
- Oxnard$73,660
- San Diego$71,560
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $81,010 | $80,260 | $61,880 | $62,379 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $79,690 | $73,960 | $62,170 | $61,573 | 107 |
| Riverside | $75,970 | $76,190 | $59,620 | $59,270 | 106 |
| Oxnard | $73,660 | $61,160 | $58,700 | $57,829 | 111 |
| San Diego | $71,560 | $64,770 | $62,400 | $56,520 | 112 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2151.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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