verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Carpenter Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$62,830/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.21/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
12,740
public U.S. Median
$60,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,969 #24 of 51

Carpenter pay in Colorado, explained

Carpenters in Colorado earn a median of $62,830 per year ($30.21 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $60,580. Entry-level workers earn around $47,020, while the most experienced carpenters reach about $90,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $62,830 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $62,830 is worth about $60,969 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #24 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Carpenter pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,020
$22.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,830
$30.21/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$90,740
$43.62/hr

Carpenter pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $62,830 $60,969
New Mexico $59,720 $64,764 +$3,110
Kansas $56,960 $63,241 +$5,870
Wyoming $56,850 $61,333 +$5,980
Utah $52,360 $52,962 +$10,470
Nebraska $50,320 $55,847 +$12,510
Oklahoma $46,910 $53,402 +$15,920

Carpenter in Colorado: FAQ

How much do carpenters make in Colorado?

Carpenters in Colorado earn a median of $62,830 per year ($30.21 per hour), compared with $60,580 nationally.

Does Colorado pay carpenters well?

At $62,830, Colorado pays 4% above the national median for carpenters. An estimated 12,740 work in the state.

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