verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrician Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$62,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.92/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
17,010
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,387 #46 of 51

Electrician pay in Colorado, explained

Electricians in Colorado earn a median of $62,230 per year ($29.92 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $45,520, while the most experienced electricians reach about $94,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $62,230 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $62,230 is worth about $60,387 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #46 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$45,520
$21.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,230
$29.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,160
$45.27/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $62,230 $60,387
Wyoming $76,120 $82,122 −$13,890
Kansas $65,860 $73,123 −$3,630
Utah $62,000 $62,712 +$230
Oklahoma $61,010 $69,453 +$1,220
Nebraska $60,820 $67,501 +$1,410
New Mexico $58,390 $63,321 +$3,840

Electrician in Colorado: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Colorado?

Electricians in Colorado earn a median of $62,230 per year ($29.92 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Colorado pay electricians well?

At $62,230, Colorado pays 2% below the national median for electricians. An estimated 17,010 work in the state.

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