How much does an electrician make in Appleton?
$66,830a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $32.13 an hour or $5,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.13
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,620Median: $66,830Highest 10%: $97,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 25th | $50,690 | $24.37 | |
| Median | $66,830 | $32.13 | |
| 75th | $82,420 | $39.63 | |
| 90th | $97,130 | $46.70 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Duluth, MN | $82,700 |
| Racine, WI | $82,510 |
| Janesville, WI | $82,170 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $81,890 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $78,880 |
| La Crosse, WI | $78,760 |
| Wausau, WI | $78,680 |
| Madison, WI | $78,430 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $77,800 |
| Green Bay, WI | $77,260 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $77,080 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $77,060 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,380 |
| Kenosha, WI | $74,970 |
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How much does an electrician make an hour in Appleton?
The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $32.13 ($66,830 a year).
Do electricians make more in Appleton than the national average?
Yes: $66,830 against $63,190 nationally, 6% more.
How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $76,540, so Appleton pays 13% less.
Where does Appleton rank for electrician pay?
149 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,130 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.