Electricians Salary in South Illinois

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

Median annual salary $94,110 +50.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.25
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $109,300
Employed locally 550
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $75,530
    50th (median)
    $94,110
    75th
    $98,780
    90th
    $109,300

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $60,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers $57,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $78,770
    Carpenters $67,000
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $75,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in South Illinois is $45.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.82 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in South Illinois is 50.9% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,530.