salary$77,800 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$45,170per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,850per year
Jobs in the area4,490people work this job
Can a electrician afford Milwaukee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,284 a month takes 19.8% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
Electrician pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Milwaukee
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Milwaukee, WI?
The median pay for a electrician in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area is $77,800 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $45,170 and $103,850.
Can a electrician afford to live in Milwaukee?
Typical rent of $1,284 a month takes 19.8% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area.