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Best Electricians in Salem, WI (2026)

194 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Salem: High Caliber Electric, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Adams, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 194.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc., 6,580 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 194 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

194 Salem electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 66 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 194 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Salem at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Salem at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1High Caliber Electric624.9★ (202)Antioch, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Adams604.9★ (1,313)Elkhorn, 24 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Double U Electric LLC585.0★ (269)Elkhorn, 25 mi away24/7—
4Precision Today Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical (Miller's Area Heating)574.8★ (986)Grayslake, 15 mi away24/7—
5Richardson Electrical Services574.7★ (15)Antioch, 7 mi away24/7—
6Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc.574.9★ (6,580)McHenry, 19 mi away24/7Most reviews
7Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer575.0★ (1,064)Lake Bluff, 22 mi away24/7—
8TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical574.8★ (2,018)Libertyville, 20 mi away24/7—
9Mancilla's Electrical575.0★ (42)Lake Villa, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Electric Pulse Inc – North Chicago Electrician575.0★ (15)Fox Lake, 11 mi away24/7—

The 194 best electricians in Salem, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Salem

    #1 High Caliber Electric

    Based in Antioch, 6 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    927 Carney Ct, Antioch, IL 60002
    View profile for High Caliber Electric(224) 237-7398

  2. #2 Adams

    Based in Elkhorn, 24 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,313 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,313 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    801 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI 53121
    View profile for Adams(262) 269-1855

  14. #14 Siebert Electric

    Based in Lake Villa, 8 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    39411 N Illinois 83, Lake Villa, IL 60046
    View profile for Siebert Electric(224) 243-1925

  20. #20 JJA Electric

    Based in McHenry, 17 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Skyway Dr, McHenry, IL 60050
    View profile for JJA Electric(773) 987-6989

  21. #21 SmartHome Solutions

    Based in Antioch, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    40347 N Lake Blvd, Antioch, IL 60002
    View profile for SmartHome Solutions(773) 420-6147

  22. #22 Avid Electric LLC

    Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    31632 N Ellis Dr UNIT 107, Volo, IL 60073
    View profile for Avid Electric LLC(224) 900-0335

Electricians ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 194 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Salem, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26C-Volt Electrician555.0★ (24)22 mi
27S4 Electric LLC555.0★ (9)11 mi
28Frankie's Electric LLC545.0★ (19)10 mi
29Non Stop Electric Inc545.0★ (15)22 mi
30South Shore Heating, Air Conditioning and Hydronic INC544.9★ (502)17 mi
31Kaunas Electric Inc545.0★ (4)16 mi
32Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar544.8★ (396)24 mi
33Rite Tech Services LLC545.0★ (9)9 mi
34Legacy Electic544.4★ (7)19 mi
35Cal's Electrician535.0★ (14)25 mi
36Southwest Electric531.0★ (4)11 mi
37Absolute Comfort HVAC LLC535.0★ (201)17 mi
38B & N Electric Co Inc534.5★ (8)21 mi
39Triple Tech Services534.8★ (232)15 mi
40M & M Electric Services, Inc535.0★ (5)9 mi
41Sondergaard Electric, LLC535.0★ (32)20 mi
42GSHA Services, LTD534.9★ (747)25 mi
43Brightbuilds535.0★ (7)24 mi
44Monestero Electric525.0★ (3)21 mi
45RAPID ELECTRIC Inc525.0★ (10)20 mi
46Powerdyne Electric Utility Service, LLC525.0★ (4)10 mi
47JJ Electrical & Generators, L.L.C.524.1★ (15)24 mi
48Breuer & Fell Electric525.0★ (3)11 mi
49Allegiance Service Group, Inc.515.0★ (49)16 mi
50True North Tek LLC505.0★ (37)17 mi

Also serving Salem

20 more electricians within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked electricians serving Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Electrical Solutions1.7★ (11)19 mi
Baella Electric Services5.0★ (2)25 mi
Beyond Epic Electric5.0★ (2)24 mi
Countywide Electric LLC3.3★ (3)23 mi
Darrell Electrical Contracting5.0★ (2)23 mi
Downing Electric Services3.5★ (2)20 mi
Electrical Contractors, Inc.5.0★ (2)22 mi
G & H Electric5.0★ (2)21 mi
Gold Standard Electric Co.5.0★ (11)24 mi
Grohs Electric LLC5.0★ (2)15 mi
LETech Inc4.4★ (5)13 mi
Lit n Glow Electric, Inc3.0★ (2)17 mi
NLS, Ltd.3.0★ (2)13 mi
Pellmann Services5.0★ (2)13 mi
Powerlink Electric5.0★ (2)25 mi
Property Electric5.0★ (2)24 mi
R.G. Electric Co. Inc.5.0★ (2)16 mi
SDI INC.5.0★ (2)10 mi
Tec-Con Garage Doors Repair Cary4.8★ (31)25 mi
TOPTEC Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical, Inc.5.0★ (5)16 mi

How much do electricians cost in Salem?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Salem?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Salem electricians

We scored 194 Salem electricians on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Salem data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Salem?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Salem, WI is High Caliber Electric with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Adams (#2) and Double U Electric LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 194 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Salem?

ContractorsRanked ranks 194 electricians serving Salem, WI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Salem are open 24/7?

44 ranked electricians in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are High Caliber Electric (#1), Adams (#2) and Double U Electric LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Salem work on weekends?

93 of 194 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 66 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are High Caliber Electric (#1), Adams (#2) and Double U Electric LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work. Search the business or license number at https://online.drl.wi.gov/LicenseLookup/OrgCredentialSearchResults.aspx.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Salem?

Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Salem. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Salem electricians have?

The median Google rating among 194 rated electricians in Salem is 4.9★, with a median of 14 reviews. Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical Inc. has the most, 6,580 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?

Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Salem

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 194 electricians serving Salem.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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