Construction Laborers pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for construction laborers is $23.03 an hour ($47,900 a year). About 18,680 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($47,120). Colorado ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for construction laborers in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.47 | $38,410 |
| 25% of workers | $20.53 | $42,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.03 | $47,900 |
| 75% of workers | $27.25 | $56,670 |
| 90% of workers | $29.81 | $62,010 |
Construction Laborers pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $48,760 | 9,650 |
| Boulder | $47,980 | 540 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $47,550 | 930 |
| Colorado Springs | $46,340 | 1,790 |
| Greeley | $46,150 | 1,430 |
| Pueblo | $45,530 | 530 |
| Grand Junction | $44,740 | 570 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for construction laborers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 120,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Colorado
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Carpenters | $62,830 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $62,620 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $60,700 |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | $58,810 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $65,260 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Workers | $58,830 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $61,020 |
| Pipelayers | $59,740 |
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