SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — Illinois
Illinois · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electricians in Illinois is $99,560 per year, well above the national median of $63,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electricians in Illinois is $99,560 per year, well above the national median of $63,190. The gap of 57.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $73,520 and $117,460. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,240 and the ninetieth at $123,660.
The area has 23,120 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.8 of every thousand jobs. Illinois ranks number 2nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Kankakee records the highest median at $105,500. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 141st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,240 | −22.1% |
| 25th | $73,520 | +16.3% |
| Median (50th) | $99,560 | +57.6% |
| 75th | $117,460 | +85.9% |
| 90th | $123,660 | +95.7% |
| Mean | $92,230 | +46.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kankakee | $105,500 | 140 | |
| 2 | Chicago | $102,350 | 17,720 | |
| 3 | Champaign | $100,320 | 410 | |
| 4 | Rockford | $93,280 | 370 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $84,780 | 330 | |
| 6 | Decatur | $81,020 | 400 | |
| 7 | Peoria | $80,460 | 880 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $79,430 | 330 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $99,560 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$99,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,560US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,560 a year, 57.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,240 to $123,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 23,120 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kankakee, at $105,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electricians in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $99,560, or $47.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,190, so pay in Illinois is 57.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Illinois earns more than $123,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kankakee, at $105,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 23,120 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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