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Electrician Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$36.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,963/year ($4,997/month) for a single filer
Electrician pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $55,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $101,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,310 Electrician jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 47-2111, “Electricians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Electrician salary of $76,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,963 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $76,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,009 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,855 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,713 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,963 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,997 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Wisconsin paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Electrician make in Wisconsin?
- The median Electrician salary in Wisconsin is $76,540 per year ($36.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $55,820 and $93,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Electrician in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $76,540, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $59,963 per year ($4,997 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Electrician jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 14,310 Electrician jobs in Wisconsin in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Wisconsin state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Wisconsin.