SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — Boulder
Boulder, CO · 6 metro areas compared
At $64,120, median pay for Electricians in Boulder, CO tracks the national median of $63,190 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,120, median pay for Electricians in Boulder, CO tracks the national median of $63,190 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,890 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,700 to $77,950.
Employment stands at 420, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Greeley records the highest median at $63,290. Of the 414 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 231st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,110 | −25.4% |
| 25th | $50,700 | −19.8% |
| Median (50th) | $64,120 | +1.5% |
| 75th | $77,950 | +23.4% |
| 90th | $94,890 | +50.2% |
| Mean | $68,220 | +8.0% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeley | $63,290 | 1,240 | |
| 2 | Denver | $63,150 | 10,450 | |
| 3 | Fort Collins | $61,410 | 830 | |
| 4 | Pueblo | $60,200 | 360 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $59,210 | 1,290 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $56,550 | 430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Boulder run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $64,120 buys what $62,192 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,120as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$62,192US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,120 a year, 1.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,110 to $94,890 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 420 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greeley, at $63,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electricians in Boulder, CO?
The median annual wage is $64,120, or $30.83 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,190, so pay in Boulder, CO is 1.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Boulder, CO earns more than $94,890 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Greeley, at $63,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 420 jobs in this occupation in Boulder, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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