salary$61,410 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,880per year
Jobs in the area830people work this job
Can a electrician afford Fort Collins?
Expensive. Rent of $1,853 a month takes 36.2% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Fort Collins, CO?
The median pay for a electrician in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO area is $61,410 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $44,720 and $91,880.
Can a electrician afford to live in Fort Collins?
Typical rent of $1,853 a month takes 36.2% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area.