Electricians Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $76,260 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.66
10th percentile $45,850
90th percentile $104,180
Employed locally 630
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,850
    25th
    $52,110
    50th (median)
    $76,260
    75th
    $97,000
    90th
    $104,180

    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 Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $57,630
    Carpenters $62,660
    Highway Maintenance Workers $53,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,000
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $94,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Northwest Illinois is $36.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.38 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Northwest Illinois is 22.3% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,850 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,110.