Phoenix vs Denver: electrician pay
Denver pays more: median $63,150 vs $61,210 in Phoenix — a 3% gap on BLS OEWS May 2025. National median: $63,190.
Side by side
| Metro | 10th | Median | 90th | Median hourly | Employer-stated posting median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $46,920 | $61,210 | $86,800 | $29.43/hr | — |
| Denver | $46,070 | $63,150 | $94,160 | $30.36/hr | — |
Each metro in depth
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Questions people actually ask
Do electricians make more in Phoenix or Denver?
Denver: median $63,150 vs $61,210 in Phoenix, a 3% gap (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is the gap cost-of-living adjusted?
Not yet — the public cost-of-living index join is a deploy-day item; until then this page compares nominal BLS medians and the employer-stated posting medians for each metro.