verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrician Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$76,540/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.80/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
14,310
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,343 #7 of 51

Electrician pay in Wisconsin, explained

Electricians in Wisconsin earn a median of $76,540 per year ($36.80 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $44,830, while the most experienced electricians reach about $101,770. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $76,540 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $76,540 is worth about $81,343 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #7 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,830
$21.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,540
$36.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,770
$48.93/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $76,540 $81,343
Illinois $99,560 $99,602 −$23,020
Minnesota $78,160 $79,253 −$1,620
Michigan $76,270 $79,269 +$270
Iowa $60,860 $69,347 +$15,680

Electrician in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Wisconsin?

Electricians in Wisconsin earn a median of $76,540 per year ($36.80 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay electricians well?

At $76,540, Wisconsin pays 21% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 14,310 work in the state.

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