How much does an electrician make in Bloomington?
$79,430a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Bloomington, IL metro area. That is $38.19 an hour or $6,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.19
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,100Median: $79,430Highest 10%: $104,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| 25th | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| Median | $79,430 | $38.19 | |
| 75th | $96,310 | $46.30 | |
| 90th | $104,500 | $50.23 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Kankakee, IL | $105,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $102,400 |
| Champaign, IL | $100,300 |
| Rockford, IL | $93,280 |
| Springfield, IL | $84,780 |
| Decatur, IL | $81,020 |
| Peoria, IL | $80,460 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,950 |
| Paducah, KY | $73,930 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $59,720 |
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Salaries for every job in Bloomington, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Bloomington?
The median hourly pay in the Bloomington, IL metro area is $38.19 ($79,430 a year).
Do electricians make more in Bloomington than the national average?
Yes: $79,430 against $63,190 nationally, 26% more.
How does Bloomington compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,560, so Bloomington pays 20% less.
Where does Bloomington rank for electrician pay?
55 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,500 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.