Helpers--Electricians Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $47,820 +19.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $37,110
90th percentile $76,510
Employed locally 200
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,110
    25th
    $38,570
    50th (median)
    $47,820
    75th
    $61,000
    90th
    $76,510

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 55% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $46,910
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $46,560
    Wichita, KS $46,490
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,280
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,200

    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
    Electricians $77,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $99,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Madison, WI is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.73 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Madison, WI is 19.9% above the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Electricians in Madison?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,110 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,570.