Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers is $19.79 an hour ($41,160 a year). About 9,750 people work in this job there.

$19.79Median hourly pay
$36,020–$49,450Middle half of workers, yearly
9,750People in this job in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($45,850). It is 3% lower than the Illinois median ($42,470).

Pay range for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.03$33,330
25% of workers$17.32$36,020
Half of workers (median)$19.79$41,160
75% of workers$23.78$49,450
90% of workers$30.38$63,180

Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers pay in Illinois metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Springfield$49,370120
Rockford$48,440260
Champaign-Urbana$46,140130
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page)$41,1609,750
Peoria$39,840180

Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 25,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)

JobMedian yearly pay
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$43,650
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$68,280

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