Quick answer: Construction trades workers in Colorado earn a median of $47,900 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists accredited construction trades worker schools in Colorado with local wage data and median graduate earnings for each school.
This guide rounds up construction trades worker schools serving Colorado and the local job-market figures worth checking first. For context, the state median annual wage for this occupation is approximately $47,900 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The school listings below are sorted by proximity to Programs. Each entry includes the school name, address, and the credentials offered. Use the Colorado figures above as a reference point when comparing program length, schedule, and tuition.
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LOCAL RANK
Location / proximity to this page
Defines the local group
Graduation rate
30%
Median earnings, 10 years after entry
25%
Average net price (lower is better)
20%
Retention rate
15%
Fully online availability
10%
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Annual Wage by Percentile - Construction LaborersSource: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
Construction Laborers annual wage percentiles
Percentile
Annual wage
10th
$35,090
25th
$38,620
50th (median)
$47,120
75th
$59,740
90th
$78,090
Projected employment growth, Construction Laborers, 2024-2034Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034
Construction Laborers employment projection 2024 to 2034
Year
Employment
2024
1,457,000
2034 projected
1,563,400
Percent change
+7.3%
Popular Online Programs in Colorado
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does construction trades worker training take in Colorado?
Construction trades worker certificate programs in Colorado typically take 6 to 12 months of full-time study, while associate degree programs generally run about 2 years. Many construction trades workers also enter the field through a registered apprenticeship, which combines paid on-the-job training with related classroom instruction and usually takes 3 to 5 years to complete. Actual completion time depends on schedule (full-time vs. part-time) and any prerequisite coursework.
How much do construction trades workers earn in Colorado?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), construction trades workers in Colorado earned a median annual wage of approximately $47,900. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range was approximately $38,410 to $62,010 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
How many construction trades worker schools are in Colorado?
The schools listed above are within about 800 miles of Programs. Compare them by tuition, program length, and the credential each one awards.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
Data
Provider
Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
