Illinois Median
$99,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+58% vs US median
US median $63,190
State Rank
#2 of 51
23,120 employed here
How much does an Electrician make in Illinois?
Electricians in Illinois take home a median of $99,560 annually — roughly $47.87 an hour — which runs 58% above the national median of $63,190.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $49,240 while the top 10% make $123,660 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $73,520 and $117,460 a year.
Electrician salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,240 | $23.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $73,520 | $35.35 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $99,560 | $47.87 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $117,460 | $56.47 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $123,660 | $59.45 |
|
How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories for Electrician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Electrician salary in other states
Oregon $101,310Hawaii $96,460Washington $95,220Alaska $89,440Massachusetts $79,420District of Columbia $78,970New York $78,750Minnesota $78,160Connecticut $77,540New Jersey $77,250Montana $76,760Wisconsin $76,540Michigan $76,270California $76,160Wyoming $76,120Maine $75,380Rhode Island $74,090Nevada $73,570Maryland $73,490Indiana $68,490Pennsylvania $67,600Kansas $65,860North Dakota $65,710Missouri $65,410West Virginia $64,810Ohio $64,700Delaware $63,700Vermont $63,430Idaho $63,000Virginia $62,900New Hampshire $62,840Colorado $62,230Utah $62,000Louisiana $61,540South Dakota $61,390Tennessee $61,090Arizona $61,060Oklahoma $61,010Iowa $60,860Mississippi $60,860Nebraska $60,820Kentucky $59,720South Carolina $58,740Texas $58,570New Mexico $58,390Georgia $58,320Florida $57,250North Carolina $56,800Alabama $55,690Arkansas $49,070
Working as an Electrician in Illinois
Nationally, about 757,000 people work as Electricians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($99,560) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Electrician make in Illinois?
The median Electrician salary in Illinois is $99,560 per year, or about $47.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,240 at the entry level to $123,660 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Electricians about 58% more than the national median of $63,190. Illinois ranks 2nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Electricians?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $99,560 a year. About 23,120 Electricians are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.