How much does an electrical make in Illinois?
$42,470a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in Illinois. That is $20.42 an hour or $3,539 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.42
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 13,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,940Median: $42,470Highest 10%: $61,640
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| 25th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $42,470 | $20.42 | |
| 75th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $61,640 | $29.63 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $49,370 |
| Davenport, IA | $49,050 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,440 |
| Champaign, IL | $46,140 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,020 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,160 |
| Peoria, IL | $39,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricals.
| 35. South Dakota | $43,180 |
| 36. Indiana | $42,810 |
| 37. North Dakota | $42,790 |
| 38. Illinois | $42,470 |
| 39. Tennessee | $42,230 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $41,020 |
| 41. West Virginia | $40,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.42 ($42,470 a year).
Do electricals make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $42,470 against $45,850 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Illinois rank for electrical pay?
Illinois ranks 38 of 48 states.
Which city in Illinois pays electricals the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $49,370 a year.
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.