Electricians Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $81,640 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.25
10th percentile $47,350
90th percentile $96,130
Employed locally 400
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,350
    25th
    $60,570
    50th (median)
    $81,640
    75th
    $94,510
    90th
    $96,130

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 110% Median Electricians salary is 10% 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
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $81,600
    Fond du Lac, WI $78,840
    Wausau, WI $77,910

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $97,980
    Construction Laborers $53,870
    Carpenters $81,370
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $71,710
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $73,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Janesville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Janesville, WI is $39.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.56 or more per hour.

    Is Janesville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Janesville, WI is 30.9% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,350 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,570.