Colorado
Pipefitter & Steamfitter programs in Colorado
6 listed pipefitter programs in Colorado, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas.
- $69,090Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $47,770Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $63,240Median pay (state)
- $100,240Top 10% earn over
10,080 jobs in Colorado · 6 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Pipefitter & Steamfitter pay in Colorado
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $47,770 | $52,370 | $63,240 | $78,740 | $100,240 | $69,090 | 10,080 |
| United States | $44,150 | $50,190 | $63,800 | $85,110 | $108,420 | $72,170 | 465,840 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $49,470 | $58,860 | $64,890 | $80,060 | $101,270 | $72,550 | 420 |
| Pueblo, CO | $44,550 | $47,290 | $64,700 | $94,000 | $112,390 | $72,220 | 150 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $48,640 | $59,920 | $63,900 | $81,350 | $102,770 | $71,910 | 5,750 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $45,170 | $49,190 | $61,430 | $74,860 | $91,580 | $64,630 | 300 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $45,070 | $48,380 | $60,610 | $76,450 | $93,320 | $64,440 | 800 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,070 | $50,120 | $60,510 | $77,460 | $87,730 | $64,940 | 1,060 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,790 | $49,350 | $59,350 | $72,410 | $81,180 | $62,400 | 520 |
Programs
Listed programs in Colorado
Every pipefitter program we matched in Colorado. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Griffith Technical College Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter | Denver, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $12,175 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0502 |
| Emily Griffith Technical College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Denver, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $12,175 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Red Rocks Community College Plumbing Technology/Plumber | Lakewood, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 1 | $5,016–$18,056 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0503 |
| Colorado Springs Plumbers/ Pipefitters JATC | Colorado Springs, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Denver Pipefitters JATC | Denver, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
| Western Slope Plumbers and Pipefitters Joint Apprenticeship and Journeyman | Grand Junction, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.