Electricians Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $77,270 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.15
10th percentile $44,340
90th percentile $100,700
Employed locally 590
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,340
    25th
    $49,390
    50th (median)
    $77,270
    75th
    $94,410
    90th
    $100,700

    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

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,260
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,240
    Carpenters $60,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,730
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $68,490
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in East Central Illinois is $37.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.42 or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in East Central Illinois is 23.9% 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 East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,340 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,390.