How much does an electrician make in Colorado?
$62,230a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Colorado. That is $29.92 an hour or $5,186 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.92
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,520Median: $62,230Highest 10%: $94,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,520 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $62,230 | $29.92 | |
| 75th | $78,470 | $37.73 | |
| 90th | $94,160 | $45.27 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $64,120 |
| Greeley, CO | $63,290 |
| Denver, CO | $63,150 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,410 |
| Pueblo, CO | $60,200 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $59,210 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $56,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 30. Idaho | $63,000 |
| 31. Virginia | $62,900 |
| 32. New Hampshire | $62,840 |
| 33. Colorado | $62,230 |
| 34. Utah | $62,000 |
| 35. Louisiana | $61,540 |
| 36. South Dakota | $61,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $29.92 ($62,230 a year).
Do electricians make more in Colorado than the national average?
No: $62,230 against $63,190 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Colorado rank for electrician pay?
Colorado ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays electricians the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $64,120 a year.
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.