Electricians pay range in Oshkosh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,820 or more. The middle half of electricians in Oshkosh earn between $60,880 and $96,990.
- $46K10th
- $61K25th
- $77KMedian
- $97K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,600 | $6,300 | $36.35 |
| Median | $77,080 | $6,423 | $37.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,880 | $5,073 | $29.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $96,990 | $8,082 | $46.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Oshkosh vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Electricians in Oshkosh earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($73,810) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $75,600 | $77,080 | $45,830 | $98,820 | 810 |
| Wisconsin | $73,810 | $76,540 | $44,830 | $101,770 | 14,310 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Oshkosh
On the average salary of $75,600, a single filer in Oshkosh takes home about $59,035 a year, or $4,920 a month and $2,271 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oshkosh a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oshkosh area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $75,600 buys what about $81,352 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Oshkosh ($54,060). A typical home costs $304,543, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Oshkosh ranks 6th of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Janesville pays the most ($79,870).
- Janesville$79,870
- Racine$79,180
- La Crosse$77,680
- Madison$75,920
- Milwaukee$75,670
- Oshkosh$75,600
- Sheboygan$75,100
- Fond du Lac$74,330
- Green Bay$72,580
- Eau Claire$72,540
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Oshkosh: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Oshkosh?
$36.34 an hour on average, and $37.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Oshkosh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Oshkosh?
About $59,035 a year ($4,920 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,600.
Do electricians earn more in Oshkosh than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (36780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.78, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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