Electrician Cost Per Hour in Colorado
$75 – $135We estimate a electrician in Colorado bills about $75 to $135 an hour, based on the state's median wage of $29.92 from BLS (2025). The U.S. median is $30.38.
Colorado says it is a violation of state law for anyone other than the homeowner who is not a registered electrical contractor to install an electrical project on your property. If you hire an electrical contractor, the contractor is responsible for getting the required permits, and some local areas run their own electrical inspection programs.
Metro areas
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $30.36 | $76 | $137 |
What common jobs cost in Colorado
| Job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel Upgrade | $1,000 | $3,100 |
| Outlet Replacement | $90 | $330 |
| Electrician Service Call | $130 | $450 |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | $170 | $650 |
| Whole-House Rewiring | $5,750 | $20,500 |
Neighboring states
| Place | Median wage | Billed low | Billed high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $31.66 | $79 | $142 |
| Nebraska | $29.24 | $73 | $132 |
| New Mexico | $28.07 | $70 | $126 |
| Oklahoma | $29.33 | $73 | $132 |
| Utah | $29.81 | $75 | $134 |
| Wyoming | $36.59 | $91 | $165 |
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.