verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Plumber Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$63,240/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.40/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
10,080
public U.S. Median
$63,800
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,367 #43 of 51

Plumber pay in Colorado, explained

Plumbers in Colorado earn a median of $63,240 per year ($30.40 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $63,800. Entry-level workers earn around $47,770, while the most experienced plumbers reach about $100,240. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $63,240 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $63,240 is worth about $61,367 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #43 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Plumber pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,770
$22.97/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,240
$30.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,240
$48.19/hr

Plumber pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $63,240 $61,367
Kansas $65,220 $72,412 −$1,980
Wyoming $62,410 $67,331 +$830
Utah $61,900 $62,611 +$1,340
New Mexico $61,440 $66,629 +$1,800
Nebraska $60,970 $67,667 +$2,270
Oklahoma $57,970 $65,993 +$5,270

Plumber in Colorado: FAQ

How much do plumbers make in Colorado?

Plumbers in Colorado earn a median of $63,240 per year ($30.40 per hour), compared with $63,800 nationally.

Does Colorado pay plumbers well?

At $63,240, Colorado pays 1% below the national median for plumbers. An estimated 10,080 work in the state.

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