Electricians Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Electricians in Illinois earn a median salary of $86,462 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +38.7% vs the national median of $62,350. An estimated 22,060 electricians are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $76,160 to $102,960 depending on location.
$86,462
Avg median salary in Illinois
$102,960
Highest paying metro
$76,160
Lowest paying metro
22,060
Employed in Illinois
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inElectricians salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | $102,960 | $74,930 | $106,060 | 440 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $99,540 | $70,360 | $113,580 | 16,690 |
| South Illinois | $94,110 | $75,530 | $98,780 | 550 |
| Champaign, IL | $91,390 | $61,070 | $102,920 | 450 |
| Peoria, IL | $87,730 | $61,030 | $99,270 | 820 |
| Bloomington, IL | $86,650 | $67,800 | $98,320 | 300 |
| Springfield, IL | $82,510 | $57,400 | $100,090 | 350 |
| Kankakee, IL | $82,490 | $63,130 | $100,430 | 120 |
| Rockford, IL | $80,470 | $66,160 | $97,080 | 430 |
| East Central Illinois | $77,270 | $49,390 | $94,410 | 590 |
| Northwest Illinois | $76,260 | $52,110 | $97,000 | 630 |
| West Central Illinois | $76,160 | $52,170 | $97,130 | 690 |