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How much does an electrical make in Madison?

$46,460a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $22.34 an hour or $3,872 a month.

Hourly
$22.34
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
79 of 232
Jobs in the area
770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $46,460Highest 10%: $60,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,100$17.36
25th$40,730$19.58
Median$46,460$22.34
75th$50,510$24.28
90th$60,130$28.91

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for electricals.

La Crosse, WI$48,050
Minneapolis, MN$47,750
Sheboygan, WI$47,350
Racine, WI$46,940
Milwaukee, WI$46,380
Kenosha, WI$45,530
Janesville, WI$45,510
Fond du Lac, WI$45,450
Oshkosh, WI$43,970
Appleton, WI$43,710
Green Bay, WI$43,200
Eau Claire, WI$42,250
Electrical salary in Wisconsin Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Madison

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,700
Power Plant Operator$73,300
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$71,850
Tool and Die Maker$65,900
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$65,350
Machinist$60,830
Welder$59,530
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter$58,620
Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$58,490
Grinding and Polishing Worker$56,160
Salaries for every job in Madison, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Madison?

The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $22.34 ($46,460 a year).

Do electricals make more in Madison than the national average?

Yes: $46,460 against $45,850 nationally, 1% more.

How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $45,470, so Madison pays 2% more.

Where does Madison rank for electrical pay?

79 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Madison?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,130 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.