Construction Laborer Salary in Denver, CO
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The median construction laborer in the Denver area earns $48,760 a year ($23.44 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($47,120) and 2% above the Colorado median ($47,900). Half of the 9,650 construction laborers there earn between $44,670 and $57,070.
| Annual pay | Denver area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,990 | $38,410 | $35,090 |
| 25th percentile | $44,670 | $42,700 | $38,620 |
| Median | $48,760 | $47,900 | $47,120 |
| 75th percentile | $57,070 | $56,670 | $59,740 |
| 90th percentile | $63,070 | $62,010 | $78,090 |
| Average | $50,940 | $49,830 | $52,030 |
| Jobs | 9,650 | 18,680 | 1,096,780 |
Denver, CO ranks 26th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for construction laborer pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($72,610).
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Check my payConstruction laborer pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $72,610
- San Jose, CA: $68,470
- St. Louis, MO: $64,500
- Boston, MA: $63,420
- Minneapolis, MN: $61,970
- New York, NY: $61,270
- Chicago, IL: $60,890
- Sacramento, CA: $60,560
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- Electrician: $63,150
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- Heavy Equipment Operator: $64,080
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.