Pipefitter

SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Pipefitters need strong problem-solving skills and manual dexterity. They need physical stamina. Primary skills include: Lay out piping systems; cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines; assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures; braze, solder and weld metal parts or components together; pressure test piping system or equipment for leaks; repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures; read technical drawings and blueprints; use arc welding and brazing/soldering equipment; use combination welding procedures; follow safety procedures. 

AVERAGE SALARY

• $64,030 (annually)
• $30.79 (hourly)

SALARY RANGES  

• $45,910 – $94,410 (annually)
• $22.07 – $45.39 (hourly)

*SOURCE: Occupational Employment Statistics Program, US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Colorado. Update from July  2024. https://www.bls.gov/oes/