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How much does a pipelayer make in Denver?

$63,410a year

Median yearly pay for pipelayers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $30.49 an hour or $5,284 a month.

Hourly
$30.49
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
27 of 131
Jobs in the area
500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,500Median: $63,410Highest 10%: $77,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$49,500$23.80
25th$57,360$27.58
Median$63,410$30.49
75th$75,370$36.24
90th$77,430$37.23

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for pipelayers.

Fort Collins, CO$59,810
Greeley, CO$56,570
Colorado Springs, CO$48,910
Pipelayer salary in Colorado Pipelayer salary in all states

Related jobs in Denver

Same field, median yearly pay.

Elevator and Escalator Installer and Repairer$123,400
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$83,400
Construction and Building Inspector$82,020
Brickmason and Blockmason$75,120
Explosives Worker$70,200
Derrick Operator$69,700
Service Unit Operator$66,220
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$65,370
Carpenter$64,910
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$64,260
Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pipelayer make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $30.49 ($63,410 a year).

Do pipelayers make more in Denver than the national average?

Yes: $63,410 against $49,000 nationally, 29% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $59,740, so Denver pays 6% more.

Where does Denver rank for pipelayer pay?

27 of 131 metro areas with data.

How much does a pipelayer make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $49,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,430 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.