Control Panel Wireman Salary in the United States

How much does a Control Panel Wireman make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Control Panel Wireman in the United States is $70,309 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, a Control Panel Wireman's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,212
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,165 to $77,063
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,841
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Control Panel Wireman Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $77,063 $6,422 $1,482 $37
Average $70,309 $5,859 $1,352 $34
25th Percentile $61,165 $5,097 $1,176 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Control Panel Wireman Salaries

A Control Panel Wireman's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Control Panel Wireman Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control Panel Wireman's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $55,314
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,361
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,944
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $83,013
  • Expert (over 8 years): $83,567
Levels Salary
Electrici... Level Control Panel Wireman$55,314
Electrici... Level Control Panel Wireman$64,361
Control P... Level Control Panel Wireman$70,944
Electrici... Level Control Panel Wireman$83,013
Electrica... Level Control Panel Wireman$83,567
$55,314 0 yr
$64,361 < 2 yrs
$70,944 2-4 yrs
$83,013 5-8 yrs
$83,567 > 8 yrs
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How Do Control Panel Wireman Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Control Panel Wiremans. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $77,846.
  • California: $77,550.
  • Massachusetts: $76,517.

Top Paying Cities for Control Panel Wiremans

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $88,680
  • San Francisco: $87,709
  • Oakland: $85,861

What Skills Can Increase a Control Panel Wireman's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Troubleshooting (Mentioned in 6.58% Job Postings): Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.
  • Electrical Codes (Mentioned in 3.47% Job Postings): Following a set of rules and regulations to install and repair electrical fixtures to minimize the risk of electric shock, fires, or explosion.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 1.74% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
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Troubleshooting 6.58%
Electrical Codes 3.47%
Hydraulics 1.74%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Control Panel Wireman's salary.
  • Construction Management: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Construction Management
 $80,855
15%
Decision Making
 $77,339
10%
Commitment
 $75,933
8%
Written Communication
 $75,933
8%
Flexibility
 $75,230
7%
Risk Management
 $75,230
7%
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How Education impacts a Control Panel Wireman's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Control Panel Wiremans enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Control Panel Wireman with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $72,596 and $77,778).

Control Panel Wireman Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Control Panel Wireman
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 64.8%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 10.3%
Masters 4.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Control Panel Wireman Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control Panel Wireman's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$61,165
Average $70,309/year
$77,063
$5,097
Average $5,859/month
$6,422
$1,176
Average $1,352/week
$1,482
$29
Average $34/hour
$37
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $77,063 $6,422 $1,482 $37
Average $70,309 $5,859 $1,352 $34
25th Percentile $61,165 $5,097 $1,176 $29

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Salary Trends for Control Panel Wireman

Salaries for a Control Panel Wireman can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,420 in 2023 to around $55,028 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Control Panel Wireman salary trends, .

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2023
$55,420
2024
$55,686
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$55,028
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2023 $55,420
2024 $55,686
2025 $55,028
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