Electricians Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $73,840 +18.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.50
10th percentile $44,860
90th percentile $94,620
Employed locally 320
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,860
    25th
    $57,300
    50th (median)
    $73,840
    75th
    $90,100
    90th
    $94,620

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 102% Median Electricians salary is 2% above 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 Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,750
    Carpenters $59,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,210
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,660
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Eau Claire, WI is $35.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.54 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Eau Claire, WI is 18.4% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,860 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,300.