Construction Laborers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,890 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $57,600
Employed locally 490
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $38,770
    50th (median)
    $44,890
    75th
    $47,890
    90th
    $57,600

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,890
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,620
    Electricians $62,230
    Carpenters $53,840
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.44 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern and Southern Colorado above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 3.9% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,770.