Construction Laborers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $48,110 +3% vs national
Median hourly $23.13
10th percentile $37,720
90th percentile $60,540
Employed locally 9,910
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,720
    25th
    $42,910
    50th (median)
    $48,110
    75th
    $54,210
    90th
    $60,540

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 47% Median Construction Laborers salary is 53% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Electricians $63,010
    Carpenters $61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,300
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Denver, CO is $23.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.32 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Denver, CO is 3% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $37,720 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,910.