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Electrical in Milwaukee, WI

Compare 6 local electrical pros. Typical service: $185–$554.

Top Electrical Companies in Milwaukee

  1. 1.Lumen Lighting & Electric

    5.0★ (256 reviews)

    5.0★ from 256 reviews

    +14143246273Website

  2. 2.Advance Electrical Contractors

    4.9★ (95 reviews)

    4.9★ from 95 reviews

    +14144915280Website

  3. 3.Milwaukee Electrical Contracting

    4.7★ (12 reviews)

    4.7★ from 12 reviews

  4. 4.Milwaukee Electrical Service

    3.8★ (10 reviews)

    3.8★ from 10 reviews

  5. 5.Abes Commercial Electrical Contractors

    3.0★ (6 reviews)

    3.0★ from 6 reviews

    +14147516079

  6. 6.Nova Electrical Services

    4.0★ (1 reviews)

    4.0★ from 1 reviews

Electrical Cost in Milwaukee

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Milwaukee
Electrical repair$185–$554/job
Outlet or switch install$148–$369/job
Light fixture install$185–$616/job
Panel upgrade$2,216–$5,540/job

Electrical prices in Milwaukee run about 23% above the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Milwaukee, rated 4.2★ on average across 380 customer reviews.

Milwaukee Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Milwaukee's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 25
First fall frost
October 14
Annual precipitation
31.94"
Heating degree days
6,779
Cooling degree days
776
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan13.7°29.6°1.38"
Feb17°33.9°1.3"
Mar26.1°44.8°1.62"
Apr37.2°57.5°3.36"
May47.6°68.7°3.29"
Jun57.7°79.3°4.04"
Jul63.4°83.8°3.7"
Aug62.1°81.4°3.74"
Sep53°73.8°3.2"
Oct41.3°60.8°2.41"
Nov30.2°46.8°2.35"
Dec18.8°33.8°1.55"

NOAA station data 3.23 miles from Milwaukee.

Permits & Regulations in WI

Permit typically required

  • Wisconsin licenses electrical contractors, master and journeyman electricians through DSPS
  • An electrical contractor must employ a licensed master electrician
  • Electrical permits and inspections are handled by the local jurisdiction or the state

License required: Wisconsin DSPS electrical contractor license

Sources: dsps.wi.gov

Electrical FAQs for Milwaukee

How much does an electrician cost in Milwaukee?

Electrical repairs in Milwaukee typically run $185-$554 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Milwaukee?

We track 6 electricians serving Milwaukee.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Milwaukee, WI?

In WI, Wisconsin licenses electrical contractors, master and journeyman electricians through DSPS. Check with the Milwaukee building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Milwaukee more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Milwaukee runs about +23.1% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Milwaukee heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Milwaukee averages 776 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 84F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Milwaukee summers?

With highs near 84F in Milwaukee, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Milwaukee?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Milwaukee sees highs near 84F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Milwaukee, WI?

A panel upgrade in Milwaukee generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In WI, Wisconsin licenses electrical contractors, master and journeyman electricians through DSPS.