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Electrician Salary in Colorado: Pay by City
Electricians in Colorado earned a median $29.92 an hour, or $62,230 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.50 to $37.73 an hour, and the top tenth earned $45.27 or more. That is 2% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $21.88
- 25th
- $23.50
- Median
- $29.92
- 75th
- $37.73
- 90th
- $45.27
- 10th
- $45,520
- 25th
- $48,880
- Median
- $62,230
- 75th
- $78,470
- 90th
- $94,160
Which Colorado cities pay electricians the most?
Boulder has the highest median of the 7 metro areas below, $30.83 an hour; Grand Junction has the lowest, $27.19.[1]
- Boulder$30.83 · 420
- Greeley$30.43 · 1,240
- Denver-Aurora-Centennial$30.36 · 10,450
- Fort Collins-Loveland$29.52 · 830
- Pueblo$28.94 · 360
- Colorado Springs$28.47 · 1,290
- Grand Junction$27.19 · 430
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Colorado?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $94,160 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.88 | $45,520 |
| 25th | $23.50 | $48,880 |
| Median | $29.92 | $62,230 |
| 75th | $37.73 | $78,470 |
| 90th | $45.27 | $94,160 |
| Mean | $31.88 | $66,310 |
How much do new electricians make in Colorado?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Colorado earned $21.88 an hour or less ($45,520 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.50 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Colorado?
Projections Central expects Colorado to go from 18,050 electrician jobs in 2024 to 23,640 in 2034, a change of 31%, with about 2,340 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 18,050 | 23,640 | 31% | 2,340 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Colorado?
Electricians rank fourth of the five trades on this site by median pay in Colorado. General contractors have the highest median, $39.05 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.05 | $81,230 | 21,380 |
| HVAC Technicians | $31.35 | $65,200 | 8,940 |
| Plumbers | $30.40 | $63,240 | 10,080 |
| Electricians | $29.92 | $62,230 | 17,010 |
| Roofers | $24.88 | $51,750 | 3,340 |
Where to train in Colorado
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Colorado, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)