Colorado
Electrician pay in Colorado
What electricians earn in Colorado: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 7 metro areas, plus job counts and 20 listed training programs.
- $66,310Average pay (state)
- $45,520Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $62,230Median pay (state)
- $94,160Top 10% earn over
17,010 jobs in Colorado · 20 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
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 |
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 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Colorado
We matched 20 programs in Colorado: 9 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Griffith Technical College 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
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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; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, 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).
- 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; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- 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).
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.