Contractor Labor Rates in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (May 2024)
Median wages and estimated billed labor rates across 19 home-services trades in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro (CO comp climate, high cost tier).
| Trade | Median wage | Est. billed rate |
|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons & Blockmasons | $34.98 | $80.17–$91.62 |
| Carpenters | $29.55 | $75.16–$87.62 |
| Cement Masons & Concrete Finishers | $29.52 | $78.32–$85.88 |
| Construction Laborers | $23.13 | $66.56–$74.24 |
| Drywall & Ceiling Tile Installers | $29.26 | $72.53–$85.43 |
| Electricians | $30.29 | $74.51–$95.19 |
| Flooring Installers (Floor Layers) | $24.74 | $70.52–$77.91 |
| Glaziers | $30.45 | $78.10–$93.31 |
| HVAC Mechanics & Installers | $31.25 | $76.51–$98.39 |
| Insulation Workers | $23.37 | $70.15–$78.73 |
| Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers | $21.67 | $63.65–$68.65 |
| Painters, Construction & Maintenance | $26.20 | $70.35–$77.68 |
| Pest Control Workers | $24.41 | $67.33–$74.88 |
| Plasterers & Stucco Masons | $25.00 | $73.96–$93.17 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters | $30.92 | $81.17–$98.40 |
| Roofers | $26.98 | $82.83–$91.59 |
| Sheet Metal Workers | $29.20 | $72.77–$90.90 |
| Solar Photovoltaic Installers | $24.93 | $76.08–$78.45 |
| Tile & Stone Setters | $29.13 | $72.70–$90.47 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. Billed rates are model estimates; see methodology.