Electricians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $59,620 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $39,490
90th percentile $79,800
Employed locally 1,230
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,490
    25th
    $47,320
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $73,820
    90th
    $79,800

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 68% Median Electricians salary is 32% 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 Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,300
    Carpenters $53,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,060
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,680
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Colorado Springs, CO is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.25 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 4.4% below 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,490 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,320.