Electrician salary in Denver, CO
Median pay, Denver metro
$63,150/year
about $30.36 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $48,920 – $79,620
Half of electricians in the Denver metro area earn more than $63,150 a year and half earn less. That's about the same as the national median of $63,190, and ranks #20 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,070 | $22.15 |
| 25th | $48,920 | $23.52 |
| Median (50th) | $63,150 | $30.36 |
| 75th | $79,620 | $38.28 |
| 90th (top earners) | $94,160 | $45.27 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Denver metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $48,920 ($23.52/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $48,920 to $79,620 ($23.52 to $38.28/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $79,620 ($38.28/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Denver metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.