Electricians Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $99,540 +59.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.86
10th percentile $50,310
90th percentile $120,770
Employed locally 16,690
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,310
    25th
    $70,360
    50th (median)
    $99,540
    75th
    $113,580
    90th
    $120,770

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 112% Median Electricians salary is 12% 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
    Illinois $96,360
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $91,390
    Peoria, IL $87,730

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $68,410
    Carpenters $76,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $104,790
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $98,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $101,200
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $63,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Chicago, IL-IN is $47.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.65 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 59.6% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $50,310 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,360.