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Electrician Salary in Illinois: Pay by City
Electricians in Illinois earned a median $47.87 an hour, or $99,560 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $35.35 to $56.47 an hour, and the top tenth earned $59.45 or more. That is 58% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $23.67
- 25th
- $35.35
- Median
- $47.87
- 75th
- $56.47
- 90th
- $59.45
- 10th
- $49,240
- 25th
- $73,520
- Median
- $99,560
- 75th
- $117,460
- 90th
- $123,660
Which Illinois cities pay electricians the most?
Kankakee has the highest median of the 8 metro areas below, $50.72 an hour; Bloomington has the lowest, $38.19.[1]
- Kankakee$50.72 · 140
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin$49.21 · 17,720
- Champaign-Urbana$48.23 · 410
- Rockford$44.85 · 370
- Springfield$40.76 · 330
- Decatur$38.95 · 400
- Peoria$38.68 · 880
- Bloomington$38.19 · 330
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Illinois?
Between 25% and half do. $100,000 falls between the median ($99,560) and the 75th percentile ($117,460).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.67 | $49,240 |
| 25th | $35.35 | $73,520 |
| Median | $47.87 | $99,560 |
| 75th | $56.47 | $117,460 |
| 90th | $59.45 | $123,660 |
| Mean | $44.34 | $92,230 |
How much do new electricians make in Illinois?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Illinois earned $23.67 an hour or less ($49,240 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $35.35 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Illinois?
Projections Central expects Illinois to go from 23,990 electrician jobs in 2024 to 26,320 in 2034, a change of 9.7%, with about 2,380 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 23,990 | 26,320 | 9.7% | 2,380 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Illinois?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Illinois. General contractors have the highest median, $50.84 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $50.84 | $105,750 | 19,340 |
| Plumbers | $48.05 | $99,950 | 16,750 |
| Electricians | $47.87 | $99,560 | 23,120 |
| Roofers | $37.45 | $77,900 | 5,300 |
| HVAC Technicians | $37.21 | $77,410 | 9,740 |
Where to train in Illinois
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Illinois, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)