Construction Laborers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $46,630 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.42
10th percentile $37,180
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 580
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,180
    25th
    $39,880
    50th (median)
    $46,630
    75th
    $53,650
    90th
    $59,810

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 45% Median Construction Laborers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Construction Laborers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $72,800
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,820
    Urban Honolulu, HI $70,450
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $68,410
    Hawaii $66,100

    Nearby metros — Construction Laborers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,150
    Fairbanks-College, AK $61,740
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,690
    Columbia, MO $59,180
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $58,810
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $57,320

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$59,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,960
    Electricians$62,570
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$69,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$65,830
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Boulder, CO is $22.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.00 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Boulder, CO is 0.2% below the national median of $46,730. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Construction Laborers in Boulder?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,180 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,880.