Colorado Bathroom Labor Cost Index: 97.0
Colorado wages against the U.S. average
| Occupation (SOC) | Colorado mean hourly | U.S. mean hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (47-2152) | $33.22 | $34.70 | -4.3% |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | $27.01 | $28.49 | -5.2% |
| Electricians (47-2111) | $31.88 | $34.37 | -7.2% |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | $31.82 | $31.55 | +0.9% |
| Painters, construction and maintenance (47-2141) | $27.10 | $26.64 | +1.7% |
| Drywall and ceiling tile installers (47-2081) | $29.78 | $30.58 | -2.6% |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | $23.96 | $25.02 | -4.2% |
How Colorado compares
Colorado ranks 21st of 51 jurisdictions on this index, 0.7 points above the median state (96.3). 2 of the 7 occupations measured here pay above their national mean. The closest states on the index are Michigan (98.0) and Ohio (96.9).
How to use this index
The index is the unweighted average of Colorado mean hourly wages divided by the national mean for the same occupations. A value of 97.0 means the trades that build bathrooms earn 3.0% below the national average here. Labor is roughly two thirds of a bathroom remodel bill, so a wage gap of this size moves the labor half of a quote, not the whole quote.
National project ranges, which apply to Colorado as well, are in the bathroom remodel cost guide. The method, including which occupations are counted, is on the methodology page.
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FAQ
Is bathroom labor more expensive in Colorado?
On 2025 BLS wage data, bathroom trades in Colorado earn 3.0% less than the U.S. average across 7 occupations. The widest gap is electricians at -7.2%, the narrowest is carpenters at +0.9%.
What does a plumber earn in Colorado?
The mean hourly wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters in Colorado was $33.22 in May 2025, against $34.70 nationally, according to BLS.
Does the Colorado index tell me what a contractor will charge?
No. It compares what trades earn, not what contractors bill. Colorado sits 21st of 51 on wages, so the labor part of a quote starts lower than the national average, but overhead, insurance, materials, permits and profit are separate.
Other states
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