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How much does an electrical make in Denver?

$47,220a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $22.70 an hour or $3,935 a month.

Hourly
$22.70
Vs. national median
+3%
Rank among cities
62 of 232
Jobs in the area
1,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,320Median: $47,220Highest 10%: $63,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,320$17.94
25th$42,400$20.38
Median$47,220$22.70
75th$57,080$27.44
90th$63,010$30.29

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Boulder, CO$55,220
Fort Collins, CO$48,650
Colorado Springs, CO$47,490
Greeley, CO$45,260
Grand Junction, CO$40,940
Electrical salary in Colorado Electrical salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $22.70 ($47,220 a year).

Do electricals make more in Denver than the national average?

Yes: $47,220 against $45,850 nationally, 3% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $47,660, so Denver pays 1% less.

Where does Denver rank for electrical pay?

62 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,010 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.