How much does an electrician make in Peoria?
$80,460a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $38.68 an hour or $6,705 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.68
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,030Median: $80,460Highest 10%: $108,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,030 | $22.13 | |
| 25th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| Median | $80,460 | $38.68 | |
| 75th | $103,900 | $49.97 | |
| 90th | $108,500 | $52.16 |
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 |
| Bloomington, IL | $79,430 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $76,950 |
| Paducah, KY | $73,930 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $59,720 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $98,680 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $87,120 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $86,440 |
| Plumber | $85,090 |
| Structural Iron and Steel Worker | $80,060 |
| Roofer | $76,610 |
| Carpenter | $75,280 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $72,670 |
| Painter | $64,450 |
| Construction Laborer | $62,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $38.68 ($80,460 a year).
Do electricians make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $80,460 against $63,190 nationally, 27% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,560, so Peoria pays 19% less.
Where does Peoria rank for electrician pay?
46 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,500 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.