Electricians pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for electricians is $49.21 an hour ($102,350 a year). About 17,720 people work in this job there.
That is 62% higher than the U.S. median ($63,190). It is 3% higher than the Illinois median ($99,560).
Pay range for electricians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.99 | $49,890 |
| 25% of workers | $35.77 | $74,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.21 | $102,350 |
| 75% of workers | $57.05 | $118,660 |
| 90% of workers | $59.65 | $124,070 |
Electricians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kankakee | $105,500 | 140 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $102,350 | 17,720 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $100,320 | 410 |
| Rockford | $93,280 | 370 |
| Springfield | $84,780 | 330 |
| Decatur | $81,020 | 400 |
| Peoria | $80,460 | 880 |
| Bloomington | $79,430 | 330 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electricians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
- Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 72,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $103,380 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | $123,430 |
| Construction Laborers | $60,890 |
| Carpenters | $80,440 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $103,100 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $61,740 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $81,020 |
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $89,980 |
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