How much does a construction laborer make in Denver?
$48,760a year
Median yearly pay for construction laborers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.44 an hour or $4,063 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.44
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 153 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 9,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,990Median: $48,760Highest 10%: $63,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,990 | $18.75 | |
| 25th | $44,670 | $21.48 | |
| Median | $48,760 | $23.44 | |
| 75th | $57,070 | $27.44 | |
| 90th | $63,070 | $30.32 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for construction laborers.
| Boulder, CO | $47,980 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $47,550 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $46,340 |
| Greeley, CO | $46,150 |
| Pueblo, CO | $45,530 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $44,740 |
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How much does a construction laborer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.44 ($48,760 a year).
Do construction laborers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $48,760 against $47,120 nationally, 3% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $47,900, so Denver pays 2% more.
Where does Denver rank for construction laborer pay?
153 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a construction laborer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,070 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.