Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,740 or more. The middle half of helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Denver earn between $41,600 and $49,030.
- $40K10th
- $42K25th
- $45KMedian
- $49K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,570 | $3,881 | $22.39 |
| Median | $45,030 | $3,752 | $21.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,600 | $3,467 | $20.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,030 | $4,086 | $23.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters in Denver earn about the same as the Colorado average ($45,970) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($43,730). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $42,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $46,570 | $45,030 | $39,980 | $56,740 | 130 |
| Colorado | $45,970 | $45,030 | $38,600 | $55,260 | 240 |
| United States | $43,730 | $42,360 | $33,590 | $57,780 | 44,330 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary after taxes in Denver
On the average salary of $46,570, a single filer in Denver takes home about $38,258 a year, or $3,188 a month and $1,471 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Denver a good place for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $46,570 buys what about $44,025 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 12.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in nearby metro areas
- Albuquerque, NM$42,150
- Amarillo, TX$37,700
- Rapid City, SD$36,350
- Provo, UT$44,970
- Wichita, KS$37,810
- Salt Lake City, UT$44,340
Highest-paying cities for helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($65,600).
- Seattle, WA$65,600
- Santa Maria, CA$58,030
- San Francisco, CA$54,650
- New York, NY$54,180
- Spokane, WA$51,280
Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary by city
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Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters salary in Denver: questions
How much do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters make an hour in Denver?
$22.39 an hour on average, and $21.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters take-home pay in Denver?
About $38,258 a year ($3,188 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,570. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do helpers--pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters earn more in Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($43,730).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3015; area Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.27, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.27).
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