The average salary for an electrician in Colorado is around $59,380 per year.
Avg Salary
Electricians earn an average yearly salary of $59,380.
Wages typically start from $37,210 and go up to $79,870.
19% below national average Updated in 2021
Electrician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level electrician earnings begin at:
$38.40 per hour
$79,870 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level electrician earnings begin at:
$35.94 per hour
$74,760 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level electrician earnings begin at:
$28.55 per hour
$59,380 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level electrician earnings begin at:
$22.69 per hour
$47,200 per year
10th percentile
Starting level electrician earnings begin at:
$17.89 per hour
$37,210 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Electrician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $88,900 |
| District of Columbia | $80,160 |
| Oregon | $80,160 |
| Hawaii | $78,600 |
| Alaska | $78,070 |
| New York | $76,960 |
| Washington | $76,710 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $76,610 |
| Massachusetts | $75,990 |
| New Jersey | $72,600 |
| California | $71,140 |
| Minnesota | $64,120 |
| Wisconsin | $62,590 |
| Indiana | $62,260 |
| Connecticut | $62,210 |
| North Dakota | $62,000 |
| Michigan | $61,930 |
| Nevada | $61,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,630 |
| Wyoming | $61,260 |
| Montana | $61,170 |
| Rhode Island | $60,760 |
| Maryland | $60,250 |
| Missouri | $60,210 |
| New Hampshire | $59,820 |
| West Virginia | $59,800 |
| Iowa | $59,430 |
| Colorado | $59,380 |
| Ohio | $59,380 |
| Maine | $58,980 |
| Virginia | $57,850 |
| Oklahoma | $52,250 |
| Utah | $50,580 |
| Louisiana | $50,100 |
| New Mexico | $49,820 |
| Kansas | $49,670 |
| Georgia | $49,490 |
| Mississippi | $48,940 |
| Texas | $48,590 |
| Tennessee | $48,500 |
| Kentucky | $48,450 |
| Idaho | $48,420 |
| Nebraska | $48,370 |
| South Dakota | $48,370 |
| Arizona | $48,200 |
| Vermont | $48,160 |
| Delaware | $47,990 |
| Florida | $47,750 |
| South Carolina | $47,590 |
| North Carolina | $47,310 |
| Alabama | $47,040 |
| Arkansas | $46,180 |
| Guam | $37,880 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,580 |
How do electrician salaries compare to similar careers?
Electricians earn about the same as related careers in Colorado. On average, they make less than rotary drill operators but more than plumbers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rotary drill operator salary | $76K |
| Drafter salary | $62K |
| Mining machine operator salary | $61K |
| Hydroelectric plant technician salary | $60K |
| Millwright salary | $63K |
| Electrician salary | $59K |
| Brickmason salary | $61K |
| Water treatment plant operator salary | $60K |
| HVAC technician salary | $57K |
| Plumber salary | $59K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)