How much does an electrical make in Milwaukee?
$46,380a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $22.30 an hour or $3,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.30
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 232
- Jobs in the area
- 3,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,290Median: $46,380Highest 10%: $60,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| Median | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 75th | $49,730 | $23.91 | |
| 90th | $60,770 | $29.22 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $46,460 |
| 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 |
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How much does an electrical make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $22.30 ($46,380 a year).
Do electricals make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $46,380 against $45,850 nationally, 1% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $45,470, so Milwaukee pays 2% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for electrical pay?
80 of 232 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,770 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.