Electricians Salary in Appleton, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Appleton, WI

Median annual salary $65,210 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.35
10th percentile $45,090
90th percentile $96,920
Employed locally 840
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,090
    25th
    $54,080
    50th (median)
    $65,210
    75th
    $81,810
    90th
    $96,920

    Appleton economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 78% Median Electricians salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,090
    Duluth, MN-WI $83,970
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $81,640
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $81,600
    Fond du Lac, WI $78,840

    Related occupations in Appleton, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,700
    Carpenters $61,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $85,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $82,410
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,010
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $63,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Appleton?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Appleton, WI is $31.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.70 or more per hour.

    Is Appleton above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Appleton, WI is 4.6% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Appleton?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,090 per year in Appleton, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,080.