Plumber Salary in Colorado
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment used for water distribution and waste disposal in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
Colorado Plumber Wages at a Glance
Colorado plumbers earn a statewide median of $63,610 per year ($30.58 per hour), up 21.7% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $46,370 at the 10th percentile to $98,680 at the 90th.
Colorado employs approximately 9,970 plumbers statewide, down 4.5% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $69,660 | $33.49/hr | 400 | up 34.6% |
| Denver | $64,300 | $30.92/hr | 5,220 | up 14.1% |
| Colorado Springs | $61,060 | $29.36/hr | 1,220 | up 30.0% |
| Fort Collins | $60,910 | $29.28/hr | 760 | up 18.5% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
Colorado Plumber Apprenticeships
Most plumbers enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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