Electricians Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $77,560 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.29
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $100,130
Employed locally 1,650
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $56,650
    50th (median)
    $77,560
    75th
    $97,950
    90th
    $100,130

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 89% Median Electricians salary is 11% 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 Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,430
    Carpenters $62,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610
    Highway Maintenance Workers $60,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Madison, WI is $37.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.45 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Madison, WI is 24.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,650.