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How much does an electrician make in Denver?

$63,150a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $30.36 an hour or $5,263 a month.

Hourly
$30.36
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
186 of 390
Jobs in the area
10,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,070Median: $63,150Highest 10%: $94,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,070$22.15
25th$48,920$23.52
Median$63,150$30.36
75th$79,620$38.28
90th$94,160$45.27

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Boulder, CO$64,120
Greeley, CO$63,290
Fort Collins, CO$61,410
Pueblo, CO$60,200
Colorado Springs, CO$59,210
Grand Junction, CO$56,550
Electrician salary in Colorado Electrician salary in all states

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Same field, median yearly pay.

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Construction and Building Inspector$82,020
Brickmason and Blockmason$75,120
Explosives Worker$70,200
Derrick Operator$69,700
Service Unit Operator$66,220
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$65,370
Carpenter$64,910
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$64,260
Salaries for every job in Denver, CO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Denver?

The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $30.36 ($63,150 a year).

Do electricians make more in Denver than the national average?

Yes: $63,150 against $63,190 nationally, 0% more.

How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $62,230, so Denver pays 1% more.

Where does Denver rank for electrician pay?

186 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Denver?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,160 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.