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Construction Trades in Colorado

Construction Trades Schools in Colorado

Jobs for Construction Trades Grads in Colorado

136,950 people in the state and 6,676,380 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Construction Trades.

Construction Trades Jobs Nationwide vs. CO

Wages for Construction Trades Jobs in Colorado

A typical salary for a Construction Trades grad in the state is $68,466, compared to a typical salary of $67,324 nationwide.

Construction Trades Wages Nationwide vs. CO

There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer Construction Trades degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,658 in their first year after graduation. Undergrads from Colorado pay around $4,740 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $40,171 in their first year after graduation. The full-time student retention rate is 67%. Undergrads from Colorado pay around $4,468 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $35,545 in their first year after graduation.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $39,119 after earning their degree at this institution. 63% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from Colorado pay around $2,090 a year in tuition.

Construction Trades Careers in CO

Some of the careers Construction Trades majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Carpet Installers 13% $72,945
Paperhangers 10% $35,095
Solar Energy Installation Managers 9% $57,985
Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas 9% $69,933
Construction and Building Inspectors 8% $48,708
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 8% $78,994
Roofers 8% $69,443
Energy Auditors 7% $66,726
Structural Iron and Steel Workers 5% $59,092
Painters, Construction and Maintenance 5% $77,350
Solar Photovoltaic Installers 4% $32,563
Carpenters 4% $42,458

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