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Colorado Prevailing Wage Rates for Electricians
ElectricianDB Editorial · Last updated 2026-09-30
The prevailing wage for electricians in Colorado ranges from $14.28 to $76.36 per hour (base + fringe) as of 2026-09-30 per SAM.gov Davis-Bacon determinations.
At a glance
Commercial electrician prevailing wage in Colorado ranges from $35.14 to $66.33 per hour (base + fringe) as of 2026-05-18 per SAM.gov Davis-Bacon determinations. Residential and other construction types shown separately below.
$66.33/hr
Commercial (Building) median
$36.35/hr
Highway median
$53.68/hr
Heavy median
$46.83/hr
Residential median
16
Counties covered
30
Determinations
- Median electrician total
- $45.00/hour (base + fringe)
- Coverage
- 30 determinations · 82 electrician rates
- Highest-rate counties
- Weld ($66.33) · Broomfield ($66.33) · Adams ($66.33)
- Classifications covered
- ELECTRICIAN · ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LARIMER, AND WELD COUNTIES) · ELECTRICIAN (CHEYENNE, ELBERT, KIT CARSON, LINCOLN, PARK AND TELLER COUNTIES) · ELECTRICIAN (CLEAR CREEK, EAGLE, GILPIN, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON AND YUMA COUNTIES) · ELECTRICIAN (DELTA, GARFIELD, MONTROSE, AND RIO BLANCO COUNTIES IN COLORADO.) · ELECTRICIAN (DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, OURAY, PITKIN, ROUTT, SAN JUAN AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES IN COLORADO.) +51 more
Electrician rates by county — CO
Every row is an electrician classification from an ingested Davis-Bacon determination. Click a column to sort; filter by county or trade for large states. Always confirm against the linked source document before bidding.
Showing 81 of 81 electrician rates
| Effective | Source | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN AND WELDERCO20260002 | Heavy | $61.46 | $14.90 | $76.36 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINEMAN AND WELDERCO20260003 | Heavy | $61.36 | $14.88 | $76.24 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (CLEAR CREEK, EAGLE, GILPIN, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON AND YUMA COUNTIES)CO20260003 | Heavy | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Weld | ELECTRICIANCO20260029 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260030 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Boulder | ELECTRICIANCO20260017 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Broomfield | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260018 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Adams | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260015 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Arapahoe | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260016 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (EAGLE, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHICO20260001 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BOULDER, BROOMFIELD, DENVER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LARIMER, AND WELD COUNTIES)CO20260002 | Heavy | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Clear Creek | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260019 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Denver | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260020 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Douglas | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260021 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Jefferson | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260023 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Larimer | ELECTRICIANCO20260024 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Park | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260026 | Building | $46.80 | $19.53 | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (CHEYENNE, ELBERT, KIT CARSON, LINCOLN, PARK AND TELLER COUNTIES)CO20260003 | Heavy | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Teller | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260028 | Building | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS (CHEYENNE, KIT CARSON & LINCOLN COUNTIES)CO20260001 | Building | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (EL PASO COUNTY)CO20260002 | Heavy | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| El Paso | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260022 | Building | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (EL PASO AND TELLER COUNTIES)CO20260008 | Highway | $40.70 | $18.47 | $59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE EQUIPMENT OPERATORCO20260003 | Heavy | $44.27 | $9.41 | $53.68 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | LINE CONSTRUCTION: LINE EQUIPMENT OPERATORCO20260002 | Heavy | $44.27 | $9.41 | $53.68 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN, TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION ONLY (CLEAR CREEK)CO20260006 | Highway | $38.97 | $13.16 | $52.13 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIANS (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, LAS ANIMAS, MINERAL, OTERO, PROWERS, PUEBLO, RIO GRANDE, SAGUACHE COUNTIES)CO20260003 | Heavy | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS) (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, LAS ANIMAS, MINERAL,CO20260005 | Residential | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Pueblo | ELECTRICIANCO20260027 | Building | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIANS: (ALAMOSA, ARCHULETA, BACA, BENT, CHAFFEE, CONEJOS, COSTILLA, CROWLEY, CUSTER, FREMONT, HUERFANO, KIOWA, LAS ANIMAS, MINERAL, OTERO, PROWERS, RIO GRANDE AND SAGUACHE COUNTIES)CO20260001 | Building | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (PUEBLO COUNTY)CO20260002 | Heavy | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, SECURITY SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS) (PUEBLO COUNTY)CO20260004 | Residential | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (PUEBLO COUNTY)CO20260008 | Highway | $35.40 | $16.06 | $51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, OURAY, PITKIN, ROUTT, SAN JUAN AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES IN COLORADO.)CO20260003 | Heavy | $36.95 | $14.41 | $51.36 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS) (DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, OURAY, PITKIN, ROUTT, SAN JUAN AND SAN MIGUEL COUNTIES IN COLORADCO20260005 | Residential | $36.95 | $14.41 | $51.36 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS) (DOLORES, GUNNISON, HINSDALE, LA PLATA, MOFFAT, MONTEZUMA, OURAY, PITKIN, ROUCO20260001 | Building | $36.95 | $14.41 | $51.36 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (CHEYENNE, ELBERT, KIT CARSON, LINCOLN, PARK AND TELLER COUNTIES)CO20260005 | Residential | $30.53 | $16.30 | $46.83 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (EL PASO COUNTY)CO20260004 | Residential | $30.53 | $16.30 | $46.83 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: EXCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION (ADAMS)CO20260006 | Highway | $31.00 | $14.01 | $45.01 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (DELTA, GARFIELD, MONTROSE, AND RIO BLANCO COUNTIES IN COLORADO.)CO20260003 | Heavy | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS) (DELTA, GARFIELD, MONTROSE, AND RIO BLANCO COUNTIES IN COLORADO.)CO20260005 | Residential | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS) (DELTA, GARFIELD, MONTROSE, AND RIO BLANCO COUNTIES IN COLORADO.)CO20260001 | Building | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS) (DELTA, GARFIELD, MONTROSE, AND RIO BLANCO COUNTIES IN COLORADO.)CO20260001 | Building | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS) (DELTA,GARFIELD,MONTROSE,AND RIO BLANCO COUNTIES IN COLORADO.)CO20260001 | Building | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, TELEPHONES, COMPUTERS AND TEMPERATURE CONTROLS) (DELTA,GARFIELD,MONTROSE,AND RIO BLANCO COUNTIES IN COLORADO.)CO20260001 | Building | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (MESA COUNTY IN COLRADO.)CO20260002 | Heavy | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, SECURITY SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS) (MESA COUNTY IN COLORADO.)CO20260004 | Residential | $31.75 | $13.25 | $45.00 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS) (CLEAR CREEK, EAGLE, GILPIN, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, LOGAN, MORGAN, PHILLIPS, SEDGWICK, SUMMIT, WASHINGTON AND YUMA COUNTIES)CO20260005 | Residential | $31.96 | $12.50 | $44.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (INCLUDING LOW VOLTAGE WIRING AND INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARMS, SECURITY SYSTEMS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS)CO20260004 | Residential | $31.96 | $12.50 | $44.46 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: EXCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION (ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, CLEAR CREEK, ELBERT, GILPIN, JEFFERSON, PARK)CO20260006 | Highway | $35.13 | $6.83 | $41.96 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION)CO20260009 | Highway | $35.13 | $6.83 | $41.96 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: EXCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION (WELD)CO20260014 | Highway | $33.45 | $7.58 | $41.03 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Boulder | ELECTRICIANCO20260007 | Highway | $33.39 | $7.64 | $41.03 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 2 (SUMMIT COUNTY) TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF TCO20260013 | Highway | $29.42 | $10.08 | $39.50 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITCO20260009 | Highway | $29.42 | $10.08 | $39.50 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Arapahoe | ELECTRICIAN (LOW VOLTAGE WIRING)CO20260016 | Building | $31.60 | $7.38 | $38.98 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN (EXCLUDES TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION)CO20260013 | Highway | $28.06 | $8.76 | $36.82 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIANCO20260010 | Highway | $28.06 | $8.76 | $36.82 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIANCO20260012 | Highway | $28.06 | $8.76 | $36.82 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIANCO20260011 | Highway | $28.06 | $8.76 | $36.82 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION ELECTRICIAN (EAGLE, GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT)CO20260013 | Highway | $28.24 | $8.52 | $36.76 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 1 (SUMMIT COUNTY) TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF TCO20260013 | Highway | $26.42 | $9.93 | $36.35 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION ZONE 1 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLER ZONE DEFINITIONS ZONE 1 SHALL BE A 35 MILE RADIUS, MEASURED FROM THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CITCO20260009 | Highway | $26.42 | $9.93 | $36.35 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Mesa | ELECTRICIANCO20260025 | Building | $25.63 | $9.51 | $35.14 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION ELECTRICIAN (ADAMS, ARAPAHOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, PARK)CO20260006 | Highway | $27.25 | $7.10 | $34.35 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMENCO20260003 | Heavy | $27.39 | $5.82 | $33.21 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | LINE CONSTRUCTION: GROUNDMANCO20260002 | Heavy | $27.39 | $5.82 | $33.21 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZTION (WELD)CO20260014 | Highway | $25.84 | $6.66 | $32.50 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION ELECTRICIAN (JEFFERSON)CO20260006 | Highway | $26.78 | $5.44 | $32.22 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN, (DOUGLAS)CO20260009 | Highway | $18.67 | $7.17 | $25.84 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Boulder | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMANCO20260007 | Highway | $18.52 | $3.59 | $22.11 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN, (MESA)CO20260014 | Highway | $16.00 | $5.85 | $21.85 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN (DENVER)CO20260009 | Highway | $17.90 | $3.41 | $21.31 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (SUMMIT)CO20260013 | Highway | $16.75 | $4.10 | $20.85 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMAN, (WELD)CO20260014 | Highway | $16.93 | $3.58 | $20.51 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (EAGLE, GARFIELD, GRAND, JACKSON, LAKE, MOFFATT, PITKIN, RIO BLANCO, ROUTT)CO20260013 | Highway | $15.93 | $4.01 | $19.94 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (JEFFERSON)CO20260006 | Highway | $15.19 | $4.72 | $19.91 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION: GROUNDSMANCO20260012 | Highway | $17.04 | $2.28 | $19.32 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (ARAPHAOE, BROOMFIELD, ELBERT, GILPIN, PARK)CO20260006 | Highway | $15.24 | $3.81 | $19.05 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (CLEAR CREEK)CO20260006 | Highway | $15.70 | $2.14 | $17.84 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
| Statewide | ELECTRICIAN: TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION GROUNDSMAN (ADAMS)CO20260006 | Highway | $13.96 | $2.80 | $16.76 | 2026-05-18 | Doc → |
Wage determinations — CO
| Determination | Coverage | Electrician total | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO20260003Heavy | 52 counties | $33.21–$76.24 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260029Building | Weld Co. (08123) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260030Building | Elbert, Gilpin | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260028Building | Teller Co. (08119) | $59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260005Residential | 52 counties | $44.46–$51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260017Building | Boulder Co. (08013) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260018Building | Broomfield Co. (08014) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260013Highway | 10 counties | $19.94–$39.50 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260014Highway | Weld, Mesa, Larimer | $14.28–$41.03 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260010Highway | 9 counties | $36.82 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260015Building | Adams Co. (08001) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260016Building | Arapahoe Co. (08005) | $38.98–$66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260012Highway | 19 counties | $19.32–$36.82 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260011Highway | 9 counties | $36.82 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260027Building | Pueblo Co. (08101) | $51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260001Building | 47 counties | $45.00–$66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260002Heavy | 12 counties | $33.21–$76.36 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260019Building | Clear Creek Co. (08019) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260020Building | Denver Co. (08031) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260021Building | Douglas Co. (08035) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260023Building | Jefferson Co. (08059) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260022Building | El Paso Co. (08041) | $59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260024Building | Larimer Co. (08069) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260025Building | Mesa Co. (08077) | $35.14 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260026Building | Park Co. (08093) | $66.33 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260004Residential | 12 counties | $44.46–$51.46 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260006Highway | 8 counties | $16.76–$52.13 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260007Highway | Boulder Co. (08013) | $22.11–$41.03 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260008Highway | El Paso, Teller, Pueblo | $51.46–$59.17 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
| CO20260009Highway | Denver, Douglas | $21.31–$41.96 | 2026-05-18 | Document → |
How prevailing wage works in Colorado
Electricians on federally funded construction in Colorado must be paid at least the Davis-Bacon prevailing wage for their classification and county. The U.S. Department of Labor publishes these rates as general wage determinations on SAM.gov, and federal contracting agencies incorporate the applicable determination into each covered contract. This page tracks 30 determinations covering Colorado.
Some states layer their own prevailing-wage schedules over the federal floor for state-funded work. ElectricianDB has not yet ingested a Colorado state schedule — until then, confirm state-funded requirements directly with the Colorado labor agency before bidding.
Use the determination table below as your starting point: match your project's county and construction type, then open the source document to confirm the classification definitions, footnotes, and any-Series modifications. Published rates are minimums — union agreements and tight labor markets routinely clear them — and misclassification (billing journeyman hours at a laborer rate) is one of the most common prevailing-wage violations.
Display note: we exclude rates below $12/hr base from this page. These are typically rural residential determinations at or near federal minimum wage, data-entry artifacts, or structurally non-journeyman classifications that misrepresent prevailing wage for commercial electrical work. The full dataset remains available via SAM.gov directly.
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Colorado prevailing wage FAQs
What is the prevailing wage for electricians in Colorado?
Across the 82 electrician rates currently tracked, totals (base + fringe) range from $14.28 to $76.36 per hour, with a median of $45.00. Your project's county and construction type determine which row applies.
How is the electrician prevailing wage set in Colorado?
Federal Davis-Bacon rates come from Department of Labor surveys of locally prevailing union and open-shop packages, published as SAM.gov wage determinations per county group and construction type.
Do apprentice electricians earn the full journeyman rate?
Registered apprentices in approved programs are typically paid a progression percentage of the journeyman base rate, while fringe treatment varies by determination and program. Unregistered workers generally must receive the full journeyman package. Confirm the apprentice terms in the determination footnotes and your program agreement.
Why are rates below $12/hr excluded?
We exclude rates below $12/hr base from display. These are typically rural residential determinations at or near federal minimum wage, data-entry artifacts, or structurally non-journeyman classifications that misrepresent prevailing wage for commercial electrical work. The full dataset remains available via SAM.gov directly, and our database retains every ingested row for audit.
Where can I verify the official Colorado rates?
Start with the source-document links in the determination table — federal rows link to SAM.gov, state rows to the publishing agency. For binding answers on coverage, classification, and conformance, contact the DOL Wage and Hour Division or the state labor agency.