Electrician Salary in Denver
Metro area wage data from the BLS OEWS program (May 2025), with collectively bargained journey-level scale from IBEW Local 68, effective November 2025.
Wage figures reflect all electricians across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master.
Commercial construction and a growing renewable energy sector sustain electrician demand across the Denver metro.
The Denver metro benefits from a mix of commercial construction, renewable energy projects, and data center development. Colorado has a prevailing wage law for public projects. Union density is moderate — IBEW Local 68 covers the metro — and the energy sector's transition toward renewables is driving increased demand for electricians with solar and wind installation experience.
- →IBEW Local 68 covers Denver metro commercial and industrial work
- →Colorado Prevailing Wage Act on public construction
- →Renewable energy sector driving demand for specialty electricians
IBEW Local 68 inside wireman Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the IBEW Local 68 inside wireman journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all electricians across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | Denver Joint Electrical Apprenticeship and Training Committee |
| Address | Contact via djeatc68.com |
| Phone | (303) 295-1903 |
| Website | djeatc68.com |
| Minimum Score | 4 out of 9 |
| Application Window | Online via djeatc68.com. Contact directly for current dates. |
| Retake Policy | 90 days per Electrical Training Alliance guidance |
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What to expect →All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels
All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $63,150 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $67,590 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $30.36 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $32.50 |
| Total Employed | 10,450 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates below are sourced from Davis-Bacon wage determinations, state prevailing wage determinations, or, where a local publishes one directly, its own collective bargaining agreement. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2111 (Electricians) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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