Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,340 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.24
10th percentile $70,370
90th percentile $117,120
Employed locally 70
National median $100,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,370
    25th
    $100,320
    50th (median)
    $100,340
    75th
    $115,800
    90th
    $117,120

    Top-paying metros for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $137,470
    Anchorage, AK $136,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $131,380
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $128,090
    Visalia, CA $127,350

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,790
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $85,240
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $75,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,840
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Northwest Illinois is $48.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.35 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salaries?

    The median Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary in Northwest Illinois is 0.6% below the national median of $100,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (10th percentile) earn around $70,370 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,320.