Construction Laborers Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,360 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.29
10th percentile $35,830
90th percentile $63,300
Employed locally 1,380
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,830
    25th
    $39,130
    50th (median)
    $46,360
    75th
    $55,500
    90th
    $63,300

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,540
    Carpenters $59,290
    Electricians $61,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $48,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Northwest Colorado is $22.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.06 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Northwest Colorado is 0.8% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $35,830 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,130.