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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.
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.
Most Popular Construction Trades Programs in 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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