How much does a carpenter make in Denver?
$64,910a year
Median yearly pay for carpenters in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $31.21 an hour or $5,409 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.21
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 7,250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,160Median: $64,910Highest 10%: $89,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,160 | $23.15 | |
| 25th | $57,610 | $27.70 | |
| Median | $64,910 | $31.21 | |
| 75th | $75,160 | $36.13 | |
| 90th | $89,990 | $43.26 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for carpenters.
| Grand Junction, CO | $60,230 |
| Boulder, CO | $59,760 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $58,310 |
| Greeley, CO | $57,880 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,430 |
| Pueblo, CO | $56,150 |
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Salaries for every job in Denver, COFrequently asked questions
How much does a carpenter make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $31.21 ($64,910 a year).
Do carpenters make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $64,910 against $60,580 nationally, 7% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $62,830, so Denver pays 3% more.
Where does Denver rank for carpenter pay?
61 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does a carpenter make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,990 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.