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Electrician Salary in Colorado (2026)
$29.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,152/year ($4,179/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,520 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $62,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $94,160 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,010 Electrician jobs in Colorado (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Electrician salary of $62,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $50,152 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $62,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,288 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,761 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$2,030 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,152 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,179 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Colorado?
- The median Electrician salary in Colorado is $62,230 per year ($29.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,880 and $78,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $62,230, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $50,152 per year ($4,179 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 17,010 Electrician jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.