--- title: "Electrician Programs in Colorado: Pay & Tuition" canonical: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/ description: "Electrician pay in Colorado: BLS average $66,310 (all experience levels), median $62,230, bottom 10% $45,520. 20 listed programs." updated: 2026-11-03 wage_source: "BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15" --- 1. [Home](https://highpayingtrades.com/) 2. [Trades](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/) 3. [Electrician](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/) 4. Colorado Colorado # Electrician programs in *Colorado* 20 listed electrician programs in Colorado, plus BLS pay data for the state and 7 metro areas. - **$66,310** Average pay (state, all experience levels) - **$45,520** Entry-level / bottom 10% - **$62,230** Median pay (state) - **$94,160** Top 10% earn over 17,010 jobs in Colorado · 20 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Cities with listed programs - [Colorado Springs 5](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/colorado-springs/) - [Lakewood 4](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/lakewood/) - [Denver 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/denver/) - [Northglenn 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/northglenn/) - [Grand Junction 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/grand-junction/) - [Glenwood Springs 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/glenwood-springs/) - [Loveland 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/loveland/) - [Pueblo 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/pueblo/) BLS wage data ## Electrician pay in Colorado Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. | Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Colorado | $45,520 | $48,880 | $62,230 | $78,470 | $94,160 | $66,310 | 17,010 | | United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 | Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. ### Metro areas | Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Boulder, CO | $47,110 | $50,700 | $64,120 | $77,950 | $94,890 | $68,220 | 420 | | Greeley, CO | $43,010 | $49,070 | $63,290 | $79,780 | $94,540 | $67,230 | 1,240 | | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $46,070 | $48,920 | $63,150 | $79,620 | $94,160 | $67,590 | 10,450 | | Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $44,720 | $48,930 | $61,410 | $75,560 | $91,880 | $64,930 | 830 | | Pueblo, CO | $38,770 | $46,490 | $60,200 | $76,970 | $94,900 | $63,720 | 360 | | Colorado Springs, CO | $40,410 | $47,820 | $59,210 | $73,960 | $81,630 | $61,310 | 1,290 | | Grand Junction, CO | $39,140 | $45,470 | $56,550 | $71,890 | $80,190 | $58,790 | 430 | Metropolitan area estimates, BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15. Only areas BLS published are shown. Programs ## Listed programs in Colorado Every electrician program we matched in Colorado. Schools with published tuition are listed first. | Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Emily Griffith Technical College](https://www.emilygriffith.edu/) Electrician | Denver, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $12,175 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | [Intellitec College-Colorado Springs](https://intellitec.edu/) Electrician | Colorado Springs, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 77 | $18,900 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | [Intellitec College-Grand Junction](https://intellitec.edu/) Electrician | Grand Junction, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 39 | $23,730 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | [Lincoln College of Technology-Denver](https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/denver-co) Electrician | Denver, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 24 | $37,768 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | [Pikes Peak State College](https://www.pikespeak.edu/) Electrician | Colorado Springs, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $4,662–$17,702 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | [Red Rocks Community College](https://www.rrcc.edu/) Electrician | Lakewood, CO | Certificate (1-2 years) | 4 | $5,016–$18,056 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | [Red Rocks Community College](https://www.rrcc.edu/) Electrician | Lakewood, CO | Associate degree | 11 | $5,016–$18,056 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | [Red Rocks Community College](https://www.rrcc.edu/) Electrician | Lakewood, CO | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 1 | $5,016–$18,056 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | [Red Rocks Community College](https://www.rrcc.edu/) Electrician | Lakewood, CO | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $5,016–$18,056 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 | | Colorado Springs Electrical JATC - Inside Program | Colorado Springs, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | Colorado Springs Electrical JATC - Installer Technician | Colorado Springs, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | Denver Electrical JATC-Inside | Denver, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | Independent Electrical Contractors - Rocky Mountain (IECRM) | Northglenn, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | [Pueblo Electrical JATC](https://pueblojatc.org/) | Pueblo, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | Rocky Mountain Chapter, Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) | Northglenn, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | Summit Electrical Training Institute | Loveland, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | Western Colorado Electrical JATC | Grand Junction, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | IEC Southern Colorado Chapter | Colorado Springs, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | [Independent Electrical Contractors Rocky Mountain (IECRM)](https://iecrm.org/) | Northglenn, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | | Western Colorado Independent Electrical Contractors | Glenwood Springs, CO | Registered apprenticeship sponsor | n/a | Contact program | DOL Office of Apprenticeship | Schools: NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code; “Graduates 2023-24” is the number of first-major certificates or associate degrees the school awarded in that program from July 2023 to June 2024 (IPEDS). Tuition: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (updated 2026-10-15), matched by IPEDS unit ID; it is the published figure, not a quote. Apprenticeship sponsors: DOL Office of Apprenticeship partner file (retrieved 2026-10-29); apprenticeships are typically paid, so no tuition is listed — contact the program. ### Browse by city - [Colorado Springs 5](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/colorado-springs/) - [Lakewood 4](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/lakewood/) - [Denver 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/denver/) - [Northglenn 3](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/northglenn/) - [Grand Junction 2](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/grand-junction/) - [Glenwood Springs 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/glenwood-springs/) - [Loveland 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/loveland/) - [Pueblo 1](https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/pueblo/) Related resources ## Keep researching [**Electrician apprenticeships and sponsors** The apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.com](https://registeredtradeschools.com/trades/electrician/) [**GI Bill-approved electrical programs** Electrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.com](https://veterantradeschools.com/electrician/) [**Electrician career path for veterans** From military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com](https://militarytotrades.com/careers/electrician/) ## Sources - **Wages:** U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 ([news release USDL-26-0725](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm); [data tables](https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm)). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03. - **Occupation:** O\*NET OnLine, [47-2111.00 Electricians](https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/47-2111.00), retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0). - **Apprenticeship sponsors:** U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 ([Partner Finder](https://www.apprenticeship.gov/partner-finder)). - **Schools & graduates:** U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024\_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code ([completions file](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/data/C2024_A.zip); [CIP-SOC crosswalk](https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Files/CIP2020_SOC2018_Crosswalk.xlsx)). - **Tuition:** U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID ([source](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/)). Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03. --- Canonical HTML: https://highpayingtrades.com/trades/electrician/colorado/ Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ocwage_05152026.htm). Programs: NCES IPEDS 2023-24 completions; DOL Office of Apprenticeship. Tuition: College Scorecard.