How much does an electric motor make in Chicago?
$114,700a year
Median yearly pay for electric motors in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $55.13 an hour or $9,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.13
- Vs. national median
- +104%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 58
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,750Median: $114,700Highest 10%: $115,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,750 | $29.69 | |
| 25th | $62,480 | $30.04 | |
| Median | $114,700 | $55.13 | |
| 75th | $115,300 | $55.41 | |
| 90th | $115,300 | $55.41 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for electric motors.
| St. Louis, MO | $50,550 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer | $123,400 |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairer | $114,500 |
| Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician | $100,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic | $85,420 |
| Rigger | $81,860 |
| Avionics Technician | $81,620 |
| Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer | $79,590 |
| Heating | $77,960 |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $75,800 |
| Millwright | $74,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric motor make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $55.13 ($114,700 a year).
Do electric motors make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $114,700 against $56,210 nationally, 104% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $79,320, so Chicago pays 45% more.
Where does Chicago rank for electric motor pay?
1 of 58 metro areas with data.
How much does an electric motor make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.