Electricians Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $82,490 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.66
10th percentile $48,940
90th percentile $107,810
Employed locally 120
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,940
    25th
    $63,130
    50th (median)
    $82,490
    75th
    $100,430
    90th
    $107,810

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 121% Median Electricians salary is 21% 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 Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,390
    Carpenters $70,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $87,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,060
    Highway Maintenance Workers $71,150
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $90,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Kankakee?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Kankakee, IL is $39.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.60 or more per hour.

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Kankakee, IL is 32.3% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $48,940 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,130.