Hourly Labor Rates for Trinidad
Las Animas County, Colorado

Trinidad and Las Animas County have an abundant pool of experienced workers, many with backgrounds in mining, maintenance, electrical systems and other industrial skills. However due to the recent increase in construction, skilled carpenters, electricians and plumbers are in short supply, as are drilling rig hands, truck drivers and heavy equipment operators.

Trinidad State Junior College produces graduates in liberal arts, various industrial vocations and construction trades and computer systems, networks and maintenance. Recent experience has shown multiple applications for each position available at the college - including applicants currently living in the area and from many people who would readily move to the area if a position became available. Below is a listing of average wage scales for various occupations in the area.