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 $62,090 per year ($29.85 per hour), up 14.5% from May 2019, with the middle of the wage range running from $42,360 at the 10th percentile to $90,120 at the 90th.
Colorado employs approximately 17,140 electricians statewide, up 6.1% from May 2019.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $63,010 | $30.29/hr | 10,600 | up 17.9% |
| Boulder | $62,570 | $30.08/hr | 450 | up 14.2% |
| Fort Collins | $59,840 | $28.77/hr | 830 | up 1.9% |
| Colorado Springs | $59,620 | $28.67/hr | 1,230 | up 22.3% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2019 and May 2024.
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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