Electrician Salary in Colorado
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
Colorado Electrician Wages at a Glance
Colorado electricians earn a statewide median of $62,230 per year ($29.92 per hour), up 13.6% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $45,520 at the 10th percentile to $94,160 at the 90th.
Colorado employs approximately 17,010 electricians statewide, down 5.1% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $64,120 | $30.83/hr | 420 | up 22.9% |
| Denver | $63,150 | $30.36/hr | 10,450 | up 16.5% |
| Fort Collins | $61,410 | $29.52/hr | 830 | down 0.6% |
| Colorado Springs | $59,210 | $28.47/hr | 1,290 | up 18.7% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
Colorado Electrician Apprenticeships
Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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