Electricians Salary in Peoria, IL

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

Median annual salary $87,730 +40.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.18
10th percentile $45,480
90th percentile $104,640
Employed locally 820
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,480
    25th
    $61,030
    50th (median)
    $87,730
    75th
    $99,270
    90th
    $104,640

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 124% Median Electricians salary is 24% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $63,460
    Carpenters $77,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $96,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $80,840
    Highway Maintenance Workers $59,460
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $84,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Peoria, IL is $42.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.16 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Peoria, IL is 40.7% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,480 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,030.