Electricians Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $76,160 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $45,640
90th percentile $103,150
Employed locally 690
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,640
    25th
    $52,170
    50th (median)
    $76,160
    75th
    $97,130
    90th
    $103,150

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Highway Maintenance Workers $52,790
    Construction Laborers $48,910
    Carpenters $57,720
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $70,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,360
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $67,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in West Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in West Central Illinois is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.40 or more per hour.

    Is West Central Illinois above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in West Central Illinois is 22.1% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,640 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,170.