Electrician Salary in Milwaukee, WI
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The median electrician in the Milwaukee area earns $77,800 a year ($37.40 an hour), 23% above the U.S. median ($63,190) and 2% above the Wisconsin median ($76,540). Half of the 4,490 electricians there earn between $57,170 and $98,560.
Median $77,800
10th: $45,17090th: $103,850
| Annual pay | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,170 | $44,830 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $57,170 | $55,820 | $49,430 |
| Median | $77,800 | $76,540 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $98,560 | $93,780 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $103,850 | $101,770 | $108,510 |
| Average | $75,670 | $73,810 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 4,490 | 14,310 | 757,220 |
Milwaukee, WI ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- Portland, OR: $105,090
- Chicago, IL: $102,350
- Seattle, WA: $101,780
- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- Detroit, MI: $81,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $81,890
- Boston, MA: $79,910
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.