Wisconsin
Electrician pay in Wisconsin
What electricians earn in Wisconsin: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 15 metro areas, plus job counts and 24 listed training programs.
- $73,810Average pay (state)
- $44,830Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,540Median pay (state)
- $101,770Top 10% earn over
14,310 jobs in Wisconsin · 24 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician pay in Wisconsin
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $44,830 | $55,820 | $76,540 | $93,780 | $101,770 | $73,810 | 14,310 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN-WI | $47,060 | $60,380 | $82,700 | $96,780 | $110,010 | $80,590 | 680 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $45,500 | $59,740 | $82,510 | $96,420 | $106,820 | $79,180 | 350 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $45,250 | $59,640 | $82,170 | $96,940 | $103,080 | $79,870 | 560 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,970 | $59,320 | $81,890 | $104,890 | $123,250 | $83,850 | 8,810 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $40,320 | $59,080 | $78,880 | $93,980 | $102,190 | $75,100 | 370 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $45,800 | $60,990 | $78,760 | $94,850 | $108,870 | $77,680 | 320 |
| Wausau, WI | $41,530 | $50,190 | $78,680 | $86,460 | $86,790 | $70,720 | 480 |
| Madison, WI | $45,050 | $58,070 | $78,430 | $100,510 | $102,860 | $75,920 | 1,760 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $45,170 | $57,170 | $77,800 | $98,560 | $103,850 | $75,670 | 4,490 |
| Green Bay, WI | $45,820 | $51,570 | $77,260 | $92,740 | $97,380 | $72,580 | 910 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $45,830 | $60,880 | $77,080 | $96,990 | $98,820 | $75,600 | 810 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $45,290 | $55,930 | $77,060 | $89,300 | $116,610 | $74,330 | 170 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Wisconsin
We matched 24 programs in Wisconsin: 13 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 11 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Valley Technical College Electrician | Eau Claire, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,953–$7,245 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Electrician | Appleton, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 53 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Electrician | Appleton, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 31 | $4,980–$7,269 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Gateway Technical College Electrician | Kenosha, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $5,108–$7,398 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Mid-State Technical College Electrician | Wisconsin Rapids, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 31 | $4,828–$6,900 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Electrician | Milwaukee, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 62 | $5,360–$7,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College Electrician | Milwaukee, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 16 | $5,360–$7,652 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Moraine Park Technical College Electrician | Fond du Lac, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 36 | $4,932–$7,243 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Moraine Park Technical College Electrician | Fond du Lac, WI | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 18 | $4,932–$7,243 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Electrician | Green Bay, WI | Certificate (1-2 years) | 77 | $5,137–$7,429 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
Related resources
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Electrician apprenticeships and sponsorsThe apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comElectrician career path for veteransFrom military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com
Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 47-2111.00 Electricians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.