Electricians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $76,820 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.93
10th percentile $46,490
90th percentile $101,730
Employed locally 3,690
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,490
    25th
    $55,530
    50th (median)
    $76,820
    75th
    $94,240
    90th
    $101,730

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 101% Median Electricians salary is 1% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Carpenters $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,080
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $77,510
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Milwaukee, WI is $36.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.93 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 23.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,490 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,530.