Plumber Cost Per Hour in Colorado
$76 – $137We estimate a plumber in Colorado bills about $76 to $137 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $30.40 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.67.
Colorado says it is a violation of state law for anyone other than the homeowner who is not a registered plumbing contractor to install a plumbing project on your property. If you hire a plumbing contractor, the contractor is responsible for getting the required permits.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $30.72 | $77 | $138 |
What common jobs cost in Colorado
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Toilet Replacement | $230 | $910 |
| Faucet Replacement | $160 | $570 |
| Drain Cleaning | $100 | $390 |
| Garbage Disposal Replacement | $180 | $620 |
| Water Heater Replacement | $750 | $2,050 |
| Tankless Water Heater Installation | $1,400 | $4,350 |
| Pipe Repair | $130 | $800 |
| Whole-House Repipe | $3,000 | $13,200 |
| Sewer Line Repair | $1,100 | $5,800 |
| Sump Pump Installation | $450 | $1,800 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $31.36 | $78 | $141 |
| Nebraska | $29.31 | $73 | $132 |
| New Mexico | $29.54 | $74 | $133 |
| Oklahoma | $27.87 | $70 | $125 |
| Utah | $29.76 | $74 | $134 |
| Wyoming | $30.01 | $75 | $135 |
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.