Helpers--Electricians pay range in Appleton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,690 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Appleton earn between $37,040 and $49,080.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $40KMedian
- $49K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,180 | $3,765 | $21.72 |
| Median | $39,680 | $3,307 | $19.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,040 | $3,087 | $17.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,080 | $4,090 | $23.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Appleton vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Appleton earn 6% less than the Wisconsin average ($48,300) and about the same as the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $45,180 | $39,680 | $37,040 | $59,690 | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $48,300 | $47,230 | $36,310 | $68,130 | 1,180 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Appleton
On the average salary of $45,180, a single filer in Appleton takes home about $37,143 a year, or $3,095 a month and $1,429 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Appleton a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Appleton area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.4), so the average $45,180 buys what about $48,886 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Appleton ($49,910). A typical home costs $350,370, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Appleton ranks 6th of 6 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Madison pays the most ($51,820).
- Madison$51,820
- Oshkosh$49,920
- Janesville$49,480
- Green Bay$48,450
- Milwaukee$47,480
- Appleton$45,180
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Helpers--Electricians salary in Appleton: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Appleton?
$21.72 an hour on average, and $19.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Appleton?
About $37,143 a year ($3,095 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,180.
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Appleton than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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 47-3013; area Appleton, WI (11540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- 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 3.13, this job is 3.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.