Carpenters pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for carpenters is $30.21 an hour ($62,830 a year). About 12,740 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($60,580). Colorado ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for carpenters in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.61 | $47,020 |
| 25% of workers | $24.97 | $51,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.21 | $62,830 |
| 75% of workers | $35.78 | $74,430 |
| 90% of workers | $43.62 | $90,740 |
Carpenters pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $64,910 | 7,250 |
| Grand Junction | $60,230 | 340 |
| Boulder | $59,760 | 540 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $58,310 | 510 |
| Greeley | $57,880 | 560 |
| Colorado Springs | $57,430 | 1,220 |
| Pueblo | $56,150 | 180 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for carpenters
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Construction Laborers | $47,900 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $57,880 |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | $61,780 |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | $49,610 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $65,260 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $58,830 |
| Electricians | $62,230 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $62,620 |
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