Electricians Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $57,340 -8% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $38,050
90th percentile $76,970
Employed locally 430
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,050
    25th
    $46,260
    50th (median)
    $57,340
    75th
    $69,460
    90th
    $76,970

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 80% Median Electricians salary is 20% 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 Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,010
    Construction Laborers$40,710
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$54,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,070
    Carpenters$48,180
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$51,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Grand Junction, CO is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.56 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Grand Junction, CO is 8% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,050 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,260.