How much does an electrician make in Kankakee?
$105,500a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Kankakee, IL metro area. That is $50.72 an hour or $8,792 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.72
- Vs. national median
- +67%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,390Median: $105,500Highest 10%: $111,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,390 | $28.55 | |
| 25th | $71,250 | $34.25 | |
| Median | $105,500 | $50.72 | |
| 75th | $109,700 | $52.74 | |
| 90th | $111,500 | $53.60 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Kankakee, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Kankakee?
The median hourly pay in the Kankakee, IL metro area is $50.72 ($105,500 a year).
Do electricians make more in Kankakee than the national average?
Yes: $105,500 against $63,190 nationally, 67% more.
How does Kankakee compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,560, so Kankakee pays 6% more.
Where does Kankakee rank for electrician pay?
1 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Kankakee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,500 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.