How much does an electrician make in Springfield?
$84,780a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $40.76 an hour or $7,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.76
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,840Median: $84,780Highest 10%: $116,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $62,450 | $30.02 | |
| Median | $84,780 | $40.76 | |
| 75th | $105,000 | $50.49 | |
| 90th | $116,600 | $56.04 |
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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker | $97,140 |
| Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator | $95,310 |
| Plumber | $94,370 |
| Roofer | $77,900 |
| Carpenter | $76,970 |
| Paving | $71,670 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $71,320 |
| Painter | $63,930 |
| Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher | $63,310 |
| Construction Laborer | $61,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $40.76 ($84,780 a year).
Do electricians make more in Springfield than the national average?
Yes: $84,780 against $63,190 nationally, 34% more.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $99,560, so Springfield pays 15% less.
Where does Springfield rank for electrician pay?
29 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,600 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.