Pipelayers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $60,930 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.29
10th percentile $48,720
90th percentile $76,690
Employed locally 370
National median $48,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,720
    25th
    $56,510
    50th (median)
    $60,930
    75th
    $68,290
    90th
    $76,690

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Pipelayers salary vs area income 60% Median Pipelayers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pipelayers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska $93,500
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $92,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $88,910
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $85,180
    Minnesota $84,880
    Madison, WI $84,650

    Nearby metros — Pipelayers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $82,660
    Wisconsin $81,300
    Columbus, OH $80,290
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $78,850
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $75,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $69,320

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Construction Laborers $48,110
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Denver, CO is $29.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.23 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

    The median Pipelayers salary in Denver, CO is 25.1% above the national median of $48,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pipelayers in Denver?

    Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $48,720 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,510.