How much does an electrician make in Wisconsin?
$76,540a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Wisconsin. That is $36.80 an hour or $6,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.80
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,830Median: $76,540Highest 10%: $101,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,830 | $21.55 | |
| 25th | $55,820 | $26.84 | |
| Median | $76,540 | $36.80 | |
| 75th | $93,780 | $45.09 | |
| 90th | $101,800 | $48.93 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Appleton, WI | $66,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 10. Connecticut | $77,540 |
| 11. New Jersey | $77,250 |
| 12. Montana | $76,760 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $76,540 |
| 14. Michigan | $76,270 |
| 15. California | $76,160 |
| 16. Wyoming | $76,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $36.80 ($76,540 a year).
Do electricians make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $76,540 against $63,190 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for electrician pay?
Wisconsin ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays electricians the most?
Duluth, MN-WI, with a median of $82,700 a year.
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.