Electricians Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $62,570 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $44,180
90th percentile $89,420
Employed locally 450
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,180
    25th
    $49,470
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $76,730
    90th
    $89,420

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 61% Median Electricians salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Corvallis, OR $97,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,710

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $59,610
    Construction Laborers $46,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,960
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,830
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Boulder, CO is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.62 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Boulder, CO is 0.4% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Boulder?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,180 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,470.