How much does a Pipelayers make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

Pipelayers Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $55,870 +14.7% vs national

Median hourly $26.86

10th percentile $49,070

90th percentile $61,570

Employed locally 30

National median $48,710

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Pipelayers

Northwest Colorado

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$49,070

25th

$52,580

50th (median)

$55,870

75th

$58,240

90th

$61,570

Top-paying metros for Pipelayers

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Northwest Colorado

Occupation	Median salary
Construction Laborers	$46,360
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$79,930
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$61,540
Carpenters	$59,290
Electricians	$61,970
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$60,300

Frequently asked questions

How much do Pipelayers make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

The median hourly wage for Pipelayers in Northwest Colorado is $26.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.60 or more per hour.

Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Pipelayers salaries?

The median Pipelayers salary in Northwest Colorado is 14.7% 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 Northwest Colorado?

Entry-level Pipelayers (10th percentile) earn around $49,070 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,580.