Electricians Salary in Bloomington, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IL

Median annual salary $86,650 +39% vs national
Median hourly $41.66
10th percentile $46,230
90th percentile $100,650
Employed locally 300
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,230
    25th
    $67,800
    50th (median)
    $86,650
    75th
    $98,320
    90th
    $100,650

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 111% Median Electricians salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540
    Illinois $96,360
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $91,390

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $61,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,510
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $93,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $82,900
    Carpenters $73,470
    Highway Maintenance Workers $59,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Bloomington, IL is $41.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.23 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Bloomington, IL is 39% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,230 per year in Bloomington, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,800.