Electricians Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,130 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.91
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $79,810
Employed locally 740
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $48,000
    50th (median)
    $60,130
    75th
    $70,030
    90th
    $79,810

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,470
    Carpenters$59,850
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,060
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,540
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$58,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southwest Colorado is $28.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.78 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southwest Colorado is 3.6% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,000.