SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin comes to $76,540 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,190 by 21.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin comes to $76,540 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,190 by 21.1%. Pay ranges from under $44,830 at the tenth percentile to more than $101,770 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $55,820 to $93,780.
The area has 14,310 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.00 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Wisconsin ranks number 13th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Racine records the highest median at $82,510. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 222nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,830 | −29.1% |
| 25th | $55,820 | −11.7% |
| Median (50th) | $76,540 | +21.1% |
| 75th | $93,780 | +48.4% |
| 90th | $101,770 | +61.1% |
| Mean | $73,810 | +16.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racine | $82,510 | 350 | |
| 2 | Janesville | $82,170 | 560 | |
| 3 | Sheboygan | $78,880 | 370 | |
| 4 | La Crosse | $78,760 | 320 | |
| 5 | Wausau | $78,680 | 480 | |
| 6 | Madison | $78,430 | 1,760 | |
| 7 | Milwaukee | $77,800 | 4,490 | |
| 8 | Green Bay | $77,260 | 910 | |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $77,080 | 810 | |
| 10 | Fond du Lac | $77,060 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $76,540 goes as far as $81,339 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,339US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,540 a year, 21.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,830 to $101,770 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 14,310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Racine, at $82,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electricians in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $76,540, or $36.80 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,190, so pay in Wisconsin is 21.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Wisconsin earns more than $101,770 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,830 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Racine, at $82,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 14,310 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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