Electricians Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $76,260 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.67
10th percentile $46,830
90th percentile $96,880
Employed locally 660
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,830
    25th
    $56,900
    50th (median)
    $76,260
    75th
    $88,190
    90th
    $96,880

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 105% Median Electricians salary is 5% 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 Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $82,760
    Construction Laborers $54,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,880
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,360
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Oshkosh, WI is $36.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.51 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Oshkosh, WI is 22.3% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,830 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,900.