Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Pipelayers

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Plumbers, Pipefitters, and SteamfittersAdvancement89.1% skill match

    Pipelayers and Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 30% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $63,800
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  2. Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorCareer Change87.6% skill match

    Pipelayers and Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 52% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $74,340
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  3. Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersCareer Change88.9% skill match

    Pipelayers and Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 33% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $65,380
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  4. MillwrightsCareer Change93.9% skill match

    Pipelayers and Millwrights share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Millwrights is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 34% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $65,700
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  5. Rail Car RepairersCareer Change89.6% skill match

    Pipelayers and Rail Car Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Rail Car Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 38% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $67,530
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  6. Mechanical Door RepairersCareer Change89.8% skill match

    Pipelayers and Mechanical Door Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Mechanical Door Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 14% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $55,720
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  7. Service Unit Operators, Oil and GasLateral Move88% skill match

    Pipelayers and Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 19% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $58,160
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  8. Helpers--ElectriciansLateral Move91.9% skill match

    Pipelayers and Helpers--Electricians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Helpers--Electricians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 13% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $42,670
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  9. Roof Bolters, MiningLateral Move88.8% skill match

    Pipelayers and Roof Bolters, Mining share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Roof Bolters, Mining sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 60% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $78,540
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  10. Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersCareer Change87.8% skill match

    Pipelayers and Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 52% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $74,330
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  11. Signal and Track Switch RepairersCareer Change87.8% skill match

    Pipelayers and Signal and Track Switch Repairers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Signal and Track Switch Repairers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 89% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $92,460
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  12. Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair WorkersCareer Change90.3% skill match

    Pipelayers and Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 19% lower.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $39,630
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    2
  13. Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersCareer Change87.1% skill match

    Pipelayers and Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 23% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $60,070
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  14. Commercial DiversCareer Change86.8% skill match

    Pipelayers and Commercial Divers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Commercial Divers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 49% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $72,990
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3
  15. Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentCareer Change88.9% skill match

    Pipelayers and Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (3 vs 2). Median salary is about 73% higher.

    Current median salary
    $49,000
    Target median salary
    $84,890
    Current Job Zone
    2
    Target Job Zone
    3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.