what education do pipelayers need
Recruiter.com helps construction professionals find better paying jobs across all specialties and locations. Salary for Pipelayers. SEE MORE SALARIES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS. Pipelayers lay down and position pipe for drains and sewage systems. There is a lot of risk associated with becoming a pipelayer because of the locations where pipelayers work and the tools used while working. To become a pipe layer, some employers require a high school diploma or GED, while some do not. The formal training is subject to the employer's discretion as well.