How much does an electrician make in Illinois?
$99,560a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Illinois. That is $47.87 an hour or $8,297 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.87
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,240Median: $99,560Highest 10%: $123,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $73,520 | $35.35 | |
| Median | $99,560 | $47.87 | |
| 75th | $117,500 | $56.47 | |
| 90th | $123,700 | $59.45 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,430 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,950 |
| Paducah, KY | $73,930 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $59,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 1. Oregon | $101,300 |
| 2. Illinois | $99,560 |
| 3. Hawaii | $96,460 |
| 4. Washington | $95,220 |
| 5. Alaska | $89,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $47.87 ($99,560 a year).
Do electricians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $99,560 against $63,190 nationally, 58% more.
Where does Illinois rank for electrician pay?
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays electricians the most?
Kankakee, IL, with a median of $105,500 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.