Electricians Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,540 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $40,110
90th percentile $95,910
Employed locally 790
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,110
    25th
    $49,940
    50th (median)
    $63,540
    75th
    $80,520
    90th
    $95,910

    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

    Related occupations in South Central Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,910
    Carpenters $57,500
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $68,560
    Highway Maintenance Workers $51,760
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in South Central Wisconsin is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.50 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in South Central Wisconsin is 1.9% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $40,110 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,940.