Construction Laborers Salary in Pueblo, CO

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

Median annual salary $39,690 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.08
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $55,130
Employed locally 560
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $38,540
    50th (median)
    $39,690
    75th
    $46,320
    90th
    $55,130

    Pueblo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,250 2023 • Census ACS
    Construction Laborers salary vs area income 64% Median Construction Laborers salary is 36% 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 Pueblo, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,800
    Electricians $59,700
    Carpenters $57,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $58,570
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $57,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Construction Laborers make per hour in Pueblo?

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Pueblo, CO is $19.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.99 or more per hour.

    Is Pueblo above or below average for Construction Laborers salaries?

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Pueblo, CO is 15.1% 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 Pueblo?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Pueblo, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,540.