Electricians Salary in Wausau, WI

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

Median annual salary $77,910 +25% vs national
Median hourly $37.46
10th percentile $40,520
90th percentile $90,710
Employed locally 470
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,520
    25th
    $52,170
    50th (median)
    $77,910
    75th
    $84,370
    90th
    $90,710

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 102% Median Electricians salary is 2% 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 Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$49,230
    Construction Laborers$51,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$77,730
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,250
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$81,100
    Highway Maintenance Workers$51,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Wausau, WI is $37.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.73 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Wausau, WI is 25% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $40,520 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,170.