Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters is $30.40 an hour ($63,240 a year). About 10,080 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($63,800). Colorado ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.97 | $47,770 |
| 25% of workers | $25.18 | $52,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.40 | $63,240 |
| 75% of workers | $37.86 | $78,740 |
| 90% of workers | $48.19 | $100,240 |
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $64,890 | 420 |
| Pueblo | $64,700 | 150 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $63,900 | 5,750 |
| Grand Junction | $61,430 | 300 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $60,610 | 800 |
| Colorado Springs | $60,510 | 1,060 |
| Greeley | $59,350 | 520 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 42,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | $51,280 |
| Construction Laborers | $47,900 |
| Electricians | $62,230 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | $65,200 |
| Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door | $63,770 |
| Pipelayers | $59,740 |
| Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators | $81,310 |
| Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners | $51,700 |
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