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Electrician Salary in Wisconsin: Pay by City
Electricians in Wisconsin earned a median $36.80 an hour, or $76,540 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $26.84 to $45.09 an hour, and the top tenth earned $48.93 or more. That is 21% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $21.55
- 25th
- $26.84
- Median
- $36.80
- 75th
- $45.09
- 90th
- $48.93
- 10th
- $44,830
- 25th
- $55,820
- Median
- $76,540
- 75th
- $93,780
- 90th
- $101,770
Which Wisconsin cities pay electricians the most?
Racine-Mount Pleasant has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $39.67 an hour; Appleton has the lowest, $32.13.[1]
- Racine-Mount Pleasant$39.67 · 350
- Janesville-Beloit$39.51 · 560
- Sheboygan$37.92 · 370
- Wausau$37.83 · 480
- Madison$37.71 · 1,760
- Milwaukee-Waukesha$37.41 · 4,490
- Green Bay$37.15 · 910
- Oshkosh-Neenah$37.06 · 810
- Eau Claire$36.24 · 350
- Appleton$32.13 · 810
The 10 largest of 13 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Wisconsin?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($93,780) and the 90th ($101,770).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.55 | $44,830 |
| 25th | $26.84 | $55,820 |
| Median | $36.80 | $76,540 |
| 75th | $45.09 | $93,780 |
| 90th | $48.93 | $101,770 |
| Mean | $35.49 | $73,810 |
How much do new electricians make in Wisconsin?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Wisconsin earned $21.55 an hour or less ($44,830 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $26.84 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Wisconsin?
Projections Central expects Wisconsin to go from 13,790 electrician jobs in 2024 to 15,870 in 2034, a change of 15.1%, with about 1,470 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 13,790 | 15,870 | 15.1% | 1,470 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Wisconsin?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Wisconsin. General contractors have the highest median, $41.03 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $41.03 | $85,350 | 15,150 |
| Plumbers | $39.04 | $81,210 | 10,210 |
| Electricians | $36.80 | $76,540 | 14,310 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.67 | $61,710 | 6,630 |
| Roofers | $28.54 | $59,370 | 2,400 |
Where to train in Wisconsin
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Wisconsin, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)