Construction Laborers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $40,710 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.57
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $51,080
Employed locally 660
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $36,880
    50th (median)
    $40,710
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $51,080

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 57% Median Construction Laborers salary is 43% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,010
    Electricians $57,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $54,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,070
    Carpenters $48,180
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $51,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Grand Junction, CO is $19.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 12.9% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,880.