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Plumber / Pipefitter prevailing wage in El Paso County, Colorado
$65.70an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum) · PLUMBER
$47.60 base wage + $18.10 fringe benefits
PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) · PLUM0058-003
$57.33an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$41.32 base wage + $16.01 fringe benefits
PLUMBER: (PLUMBERS INCLUDE HVAC PIPE) & PIPEFITTERS (EXCLUDE HVAC PIPE) (MESA COUNTY) · PLUM0145-005
$63.07an hour, base wage + fringe benefits (our sum)
$45.90 base wage + $17.17 fringe benefits
PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (EL PASO COUNTY) · PLUM0058-002
On federally funded or assisted building construction in El Paso County, a plumber or pipefitter working as plumber must be paid at least $65.70 an hour: a $47.60 base wage plus $18.10 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260022 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $65.70 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260022, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for building construction; rate identifier PLUM0058-003 (July 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted residential construction in El Paso County, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $57.33 an hour: a $41.32 base wage plus $16.01 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260004 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $57.33 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260004, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for residential construction; rate identifier PLUM0145-005 (July 1, 2025). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
On federally funded or assisted heavy construction in El Paso County, a plumber or pipefitter must be paid at least $63.07 an hour: a $45.90 base wage plus $17.17 in fringe benefits, under wage determination CO20260002 (modification 1). DOL prints no total, so $63.07 is our sum of the two.
Wage determination CO20260002, modification 1, published May 18, 2026, for heavy construction; rate identifier PLUM0058-002 (July 1, 2024). Checked against sam.gov on October 25, 2026.
Colorado's state rule uses these same Davis-Bacon determinations for state-agency projects of $500,000 or more that have no federal money (CDOT contracts excluded), with no separate survey (SB19-196, C.R.S. 24-92-205). The City of Denver publishes its own schedules for its own projects, on the City of Denver page.
DOL lists 7 plumber or pipefitter rates for El Paso County, from $22.21 to $76.17 an hour. See all of them.
Base wage and fringe benefits: $47.60 + $18.10
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $47.60 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $18.10 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $65.70 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $41.32 + $16.01
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $41.32 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $16.01 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $57.33 |
Base wage and fringe benefits: $45.90 + $17.17
The base wage is the taxable hourly wage. DOL prints the fringe benefits as one hourly figure, not itemized; it can go to health, pension, vacation and training plans, or be paid as cash where the state allows.
| Base wage (taxable) | $45.90 |
| Fringe benefits (one figure, not itemized) | $17.17 |
| Base + fringe benefits (our sum; DOL prints no total) | $63.07 |
When does this rate change?
- A contract keeps the wage determination in its bid documents. Modifications published before bid opening apply to it, though one published less than 10 days before can be left out if the agency finds there isn't time to tell bidders (29 CFR 1.6(c)).
- DOL changes a WD by publishing a numbered modification on SAM.gov. This page reads the modification named in the Source line; the Colorado change log lists what each one changed.
Every plumber or pipefitter rate in El Paso County
As DOL lists them. The highlighted row is the one this page leads with.
- SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)Building · SFCO0669-002$76.17
- PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE) (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LARIMER AND WELD COUNTIES)Residential · PLUM0208-002$66.58
- PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION)Building · PLUM0058-003$65.70
- PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION)Building · PLUM0058-004$65.70
- PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (EL PASO COUNTY)Heavy · PLUM0058-002$63.07
- PLUMBER: (PLUMBERS INCLUDE HVAC PIPE) & PIPEFITTERS (EXCLUDE HVAC PIPE) (MESA COUNTY)Residential · PLUM0145-005$57.33
- SPRINKLER FITTERResidential · SUCO2001-002$22.21
| Classification | Base wage | Fringe benefits | Total rate | WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION)BuildingPLUM0058-003 | $47.60 | $18.10 | $65.70 | CO20260022 Mod 1 |
| PIPEFITTER, INCLUDES HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND UNIT INSTALLATION)BuildingPLUM0058-004 | $47.60 | $18.10 | $65.70 | CO20260022 Mod 1 |
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS)BuildingSFCO0669-002 | $48.60 | $27.57 | $76.17 | CO20260022 Mod 1 |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS (EL PASO COUNTY)HeavyPLUM0058-002 | $45.90 | $17.17 | $63.07 | CO20260002 Mod 1 |
| PLUMBER: (PLUMBERS INCLUDE HVAC PIPE) & PIPEFITTERS (EXCLUDE HVAC PIPE) (MESA COUNTY)ResidentialPLUM0145-005 | $41.32 | $16.01 | $57.33 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
| PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE) (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LARIMER AND WELD COUNTIES)ResidentialPLUM0208-002 | $44.15 | $22.43 | $66.58 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
| SPRINKLER FITTERResidentialSUCO2001-002 | $18.47 | $3.74 | $22.21 | CO20260004 Mod 1 |
How El Paso County compares
The main plumber or pipefitter rate in every county that has one, and how the pay splits here and nearby. All bars use the same scale.
Every county in Colorado
Wage and fringe benefits, nearby
- El Paso Countybase $47.60$65.70
- Teller Countybase $47.60$65.70
- Elbert Countybase $47.23$68.91
- Douglas Countybase $47.23$68.91
Plumber / Pipefitter rates in nearby counties
Current DOL rates. Davis-Bacon rates are set for groups of counties, so neighbours often share them; the county where the work is done decides.
| County | Classification | Base wage | Total rate | vs El Paso County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbert County | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $47.23 | $68.91 | +$3.21 |
| Douglas County | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $47.23 | $68.91 | +$3.21 |
| El Paso County | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $47.60 | $65.70 | |
| Teller County | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT, PIPE AND UNIT INSTALLATION) | $47.60 | $65.70 | same |
| Pueblo County | PLUMBER (EXCLUDES HVAC DUCT AND PIPE INSTALLATION) | $47.60 | $65.70 | same |
| Crowley County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: PLUMBERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) & PIPEFITTERS (EXCLUDING HVAC WORK) (ARCHULETA, DELTA, DOLORES, EAGLE (EAGLE COUNTY IS DIVIDED FROM WHERE PITKIN AND LAKE COUNTIES JOIN ON THE NORTH, AND IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO AND INCLUDING THE TOWN OF EDWARDS AND NORTHERLY TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF ROUTT COUNTY), GARFIELD, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SAN JUAN AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES) | $41.32 | $57.33 | −$8.37 |
| Fremont County | PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER: PLUMBERS (INCLUDING HVAC WORK) & PIPEFITTERS (EXCLUDING HVAC WORK) (ARCHULETA, DELTA, DOLORES, EAGLE (EAGLE COUNTY IS DIVIDED FROM WHERE PITKIN AND LAKE COUNTIES JOIN ON THE NORTH, AND IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO AND INCLUDING THE TOWN OF EDWARDS AND NORTHERLY TO THE SOUTH EAST CORNER OF ROUTT COUNTY), GARFIELD, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, MONTROSE, OURAY, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT, SAN JUAN AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES) | $41.32 | $57.33 | −$8.37 |
Colorado plumber or pipefitter prevailing wage by county, with a map
More from DOL on this rate
- DOL wage determination
- SAM.gov wage determinations
- Davis-Bacon determinations list journeyworker rates. Apprentices in a program registered with DOL or a recognized state agency can be paid the program's percentage of the rate, within its ratio; anyone else gets the full rate (29 CFR 5.5(a)(4)).
Are you being paid this rate?
Add your base pay to the fringe your employer pays for you, in cash or into plans, and compare the sum with the total. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division takes complaints: 1-866-487-9243, or dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints.
Source
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division (DOL), wage determination CO20260022 Mod 1, published May 18, 2026: sam.gov/wage-determination/CO20260022/1
We read every active Colorado Davis-Bacon wage determination from SAM.gov's own data and check every number with a second, independent read of the same file. DOL prints no total; ours is base plus fringe. The City of Denver rows are copied from Denver Labor's own schedules. How we check · Download El Paso County as CSV · Report an error