How much does an electrician make in Madison?
$78,430a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $37.71 an hour or $6,536 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.71
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,050Median: $78,430Highest 10%: $102,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| 25th | $58,070 | $27.92 | |
| Median | $78,430 | $37.71 | |
| 75th | $100,500 | $48.32 | |
| 90th | $102,900 | $49.45 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Appleton, WI | $66,830 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Paving | $93,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $93,290 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $92,460 |
| Insulation Worker | $91,470 |
| Pipelayer | $86,870 |
| Plumber | $85,160 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $83,060 |
| Glazier | $82,480 |
| Brickmason and Blockmason | $82,420 |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $78,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $37.71 ($78,430 a year).
Do electricians make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $78,430 against $63,190 nationally, 24% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $76,540, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for electrician pay?
69 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,050 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,900 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.