verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrician Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$99,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.87/hr
▲ 58% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
23,120
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$99,602 #1 of 51

Electrician pay in Illinois, explained

Electricians in Illinois earn a median of $99,560 per year ($47.87 per hour), which is 58% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $49,240, while the most experienced electricians reach about $123,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $99,560 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $99,560 is worth about $99,602 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #1 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$49,240
$23.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,560
$47.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$123,660
$59.45/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $99,560 $99,602
Wisconsin $76,540 $81,343 +$23,020
Indiana $68,490 $73,386 +$31,070
Missouri $65,410 $72,024 +$34,150
Iowa $60,860 $69,347 +$38,700
Kentucky $59,720 $66,239 +$39,840

Electrician in Illinois: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Illinois?

Electricians in Illinois earn a median of $99,560 per year ($47.87 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Illinois pay electricians well?

At $99,560, Illinois pays 58% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 23,120 work in the state.

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