Electricians Salary in Decatur, IL

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

Median annual salary $102,960 +65.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.50
10th percentile $49,510
90th percentile $112,460
Employed locally 440
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,510
    25th
    $74,930
    50th (median)
    $102,960
    75th
    $106,060
    90th
    $112,460

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,449 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 165% Median Electricians salary is 65% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Peoria, IL $87,730

    Related occupations in Decatur, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,750
    Carpenters $80,770
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,400
    Highway Maintenance Workers $54,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $96,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Decatur, IL is $49.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.22 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Decatur, IL is 65.1% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $49,510 per year in Decatur, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,930.