Electrical · CO

Electrical costs in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

We mapped BLS numbers for Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO so you can see whether Electrical labor runs hotter or cooler than the U.S. average before you chase bids. Mean hourly pay here sits about 5% below the national OEWS mean.

Last updated from data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · PPI construction materials 2026-09 · estimates only

Mean hourly wage
$32.5
Median hourly
$30.36
p10 – p90
$22.15 – $45.27

Local tip: Garage EV circuits and panel upgrades often pair with heat-pump conversions here; confirm amperage headroom before you buy equipment.

Sample project ranges

ProjectLowMidHigh
Electrical Panel Upgrade$1,148$2,365$4,814
Outlet / Receptacle Installation$48$154$459
New Branch Circuit Installation$252$643$1,663
EV Charger Circuit Installation$524$1,428$3,370

What usually moves the number

Rebates (verify; don’t trust a random Facebook ad)

Panel upgrades themselves rarely carry rebates; they often unlock heat-pump or EV-charger work that does. Check utility electrification programs on DSIRE. Start with IRS, ENERGY STAR, and DSIRE.

Getting quotes without the circus

  1. Screenshot our mid/low/high band.
  2. Ask three licensed, insured pros for written scopes.
  3. Compare exclusions — permits, haul-away, thermostats, flashing — before crowning a winner.
What this estimate can’t tell you. Roof pitch, an old house or code upgrades, tough access, permits, emergency or after-hours calls, and brand tier can push a real quote outside this range.

Check our math

BLS OEWS May 2025 · local hourly means the calculator uses

Electrician (47-2111)$32.50/hr mean

Source: official BLS OEWS data for this area · area index: oessrcma.htm.

Contractor markup (2.0× / 2.25× / 2.5×) and the regional materials factor are ours — see methodology.

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Thermostats

A decent thermostat won’t fix a bad install, but it can stop the short-cycling arguments.

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Water heaters

Tank, tankless, heat-pump — the sticker price is only half the story.

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Warranties & financing

Read the exclusions. “Full coverage” rarely means what the brochure implies.

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