Electricians Salary in Kenosha, WI

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

Median annual salary $74,250 +19.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.70
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $100,110
Employed locally 120
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $55,460
    50th (median)
    $74,250
    75th
    $86,650
    90th
    $100,110

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 93% Median Electricians salary is 7% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,240
    Carpenters $60,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,140
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $71,360
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,440
    Highway Maintenance Workers $62,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Kenosha?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Kenosha, WI is $35.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.23 or more per hour.

    Is Kenosha above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Kenosha, WI is 19.1% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,460.