BLS OEWS May 2025
Electrician Salary in Colorado 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
$62,230/yr median · $29.92/hr
State Median
$62k
vs. National
$1k
Top 10%
$94k
COL-Adjusted
$59k
Electrician Salary Range in Colorado
The full wage spread for electricians (occupation 47-2111) in Colorado, from the lowest-paid 10% to the highest-paid 10%. All three figures are reported directly by the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program (May 2025).
10th percentile
$46k
$45,520/yr
Lowest-paid 10%
Median (50th)
$62k
$62,230/yr
Typical electrician
90th percentile
$94k
$94,160/yr
Highest-paid 10%
An electrician in the bottom 10% of Colorado earners makes about $45,520/yr, while the top 10% earn $94,160/yr or more — a range of $48,640. The 10th-percentile figure is a real BLS wage observation (it typically reflects apprentices and newly-licensed journeymen), distinct from the modelled apprentice-entry estimate shown in the experience table below.
Where Colorado Ranks
Colorado ranks #32 nationally for electrician median wages. The national median is $63,190 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Colorado pays $960 below the national average.
Colorado's cost-of-living index is 105 (MERIC 2026, where 100 = US average). After adjustment, the purchasing power of an electrician's salary here is equivalent to $59,267/yr in national-average dollar terms. Cost of living is near the national average.
Pay by Metro Area
Estimated median pay for the top 5 metropolitan areas in Colorado, modelled from the state median and regional cost differentials (not BLS metro estimates).
| Metro Area | Median Annual | vs. State Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Metro | $67,200 | +5.0k |
| Colorado Springs | $58,400 | -3.8k |
| Boulder | $68,800 | +6.6k |
| Fort Collins | $60,800 | -1.4k |
| Grand Junction | $52,800 | -9.4k |
Pay by Experience Level
| Level | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice (Year 1) | $16 - $21/hr | $33,000 - $44,000 |
| Apprentice (Year 4) | $23 - $30/hr | $48,000 - $62,000 |
| Journeyman (Employee) | $29 - $42/hr | $60,000 - $87,000 |
| Master Electrician (Employee) | $36 - $50/hr | $75,000 - $104,000 |
| Self-Employed Contractor | $85 - $160/hr billed | $85,000 - $220,000 net |
Colorado Licensing Requirements
See full 50-state licensing matrix at electriciansalary.com/licensing
Union Presence in Colorado
IBEW Locals: IBEW Local 68 (Denver), Local 113 (Colorado Springs), Local 111 (Pueblo), Local 969 (Grand Junction)
Union share: approximately 19% of electricians in Colorado are union.
Union electricians in Colorado typically earn 20-35% more in total compensation than non-union electricians, when wages, health insurance, pension, and annuity are included.
Full IBEW wage scale breakdown and union vs non-union analysis
Job Outlook in Colorado
Colorado electricians benefit from sustained Front Range population growth (Denver and Colorado Springs added the most net new residents per capita of any Rocky Mountain state through 2025). Multi-family residential construction along I-25 remains active. The Suncor Energy refinery in Commerce City and the Anadarko / Occidental oilfield assets in the Wattenberg Field provide industrial electrical work. Boulder's tech and aerospace presence (Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace) creates clean-room and specialty electrical demand.
Major Employers in Colorado
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Related Pages
State 10th-percentile, median, and 90th-percentile (top 10%) wage figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (47-2111). COL index: MERIC 2026. Metro, apprentice, and contractor figures are modelled estimates (not BLS). IBEW local agreements 2025-2026.