Electricians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $63,010 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $44,900
90th percentile $90,480
Employed locally 10,600
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,900
    25th
    $48,690
    50th (median)
    $63,010
    75th
    $78,570
    90th
    $90,480

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 62% Median Electricians salary is 38% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,160
    Construction Laborers$48,110
    Carpenters$61,470
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$63,290
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,300
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Denver, CO is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.27 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Denver, CO is 1.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,900 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,690.