Helpers--Electricians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

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

Median annual salary $46,280 +16% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $35,800
90th percentile $65,060
Employed locally 290
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,800
    25th
    $36,700
    50th (median)
    $46,280
    75th
    $53,790
    90th
    $65,060

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 61% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 39% 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
    Madison, WI $47,820
    Janesville-Beloit, WI $46,910
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $46,560
    Wichita, KS $46,490
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $46,200

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $55,420
    Electricians $76,820
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Milwaukee, WI is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 16% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,800 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,700.