Fair price check · Colorado

What junk removal should charge in Colorado.

Fair billed labor here runs about $38–$59/hour, about 12% above the median US state. Every number below comes from what material-moving laborers actually earn in Colorado; the math is on this page, in the open.

How much should junk removal charge in Colorado?

In Colorado, material-moving laborers earn $19.04–$23.45 per hour (median $21.81, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), about 12% above the median US state for this trade. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, so fair billed labor in Colorado runs about $38–$59 per hour. For example, single-item pickup is about $20–$90 in fair labor, before materials.

Fair price by job

Single-item pickup

$20–$90
fair labor range · Colorado

That assumes one appliance or furniture piece, curbside or garage; disposal fees are extra and real.

Typical labor: 0.5–1.5 hours at $38–$59/hr billed.

Half to full truckload

$75–$300
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That assumes two workers loading; the dump fee on the invoice should match the landfill’s posted rates.

Typical labor: 2–5 hours at $38–$59/hr billed.

The math, in the open: material-moving laborers in Colorado earn $19.04–$23.45/hour (median $21.81) per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. A legitimate business bills 2–2.5× wages to cover payroll taxes, insurance, equipment, overhead and profit, which puts fair billed labor at $38–$59/hour. Each job range above multiplies that rate by typical labor-hours. A quote far above the range needs a specific reason: access, condition, materials grade, season. Ask for it. This is an educational estimate, not a quote.

Before you hire in Colorado

Colorado has no statewide general contractor license — GCs are licensed by city or county. Electricians and plumbers ARE state-licensed through DORA. Check both your municipality and DORA.

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