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Colorado's statewide median hourly wage for plumbers is $30.40, with experienced workers at the 75th percentile earning $37.86 and top earners at the 90th percentile reaching $48.19 per hour. The state's construction industry employs 182,543 workers, with an average weekly wage of $1,809.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
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Plumber licensing in Colorado →Verified July 22, 2026