Construction Laborers Salary in Southwest Colorado

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

Median annual salary $47,570 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $36,490
90th percentile $59,400
Employed locally 1,210
National median $46,730

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,490
    25th
    $40,140
    50th (median)
    $47,570
    75th
    $55,430
    90th
    $59,400

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,470
    Carpenters$59,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,060
    Electricians$60,130
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,540
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Construction Laborers in Southwest Colorado is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Construction Laborers salary in Southwest Colorado is 1.8% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Construction Laborers (10th percentile) earn around $36,490 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,140.