Plumber salary in Denver, CO
Median pay, Denver metro
$63,900/year
about $30.72 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $59,920 – $81,350
Half of plumbers in the Denver metro area earn more than $63,900 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $63,800, and ranks #17 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $48,640 | $23.38 |
| 25th | $59,920 | $28.81 |
| Median (50th) | $63,900 | $30.72 |
| 75th | $81,350 | $39.11 |
| 90th (top earners) | $102,770 | $49.41 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a plumber job in the Denver metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $59,920 ($28.81/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $59,920 to $81,350 ($28.81 to $39.11/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $81,350 ($39.11/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Ask whether service calls pay commission or bonuses on top of the hourly rate.
- Check whether a company vehicle, tools and on-call pay are included.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Denver metro. Occupation: Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters (SOC 47-2152). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.