Electricians Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $82,510 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.67
10th percentile $44,530
90th percentile $104,610
Employed locally 350
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,530
    25th
    $57,400
    50th (median)
    $82,510
    75th
    $100,090
    90th
    $104,610

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 111% Median Electricians salary is 11% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $62,520
    Carpenters $72,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $91,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $88,070
    Roofers $76,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $99,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Springfield, IL is $39.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.04 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Springfield, 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,530 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,400.