Electrician Salary in Illinois
Electricians in Illinois earn a median of $99,560 a year ($47.87 an hour), according to BLS May 2025 OEWS estimates. Source That is about 58% above the national median of $63,190. Employment is projected to grow 9.7% over 2024–2034, with about 2,380 openings a year (Projections Central).
Checked 2026-09-13
Electrician wages in Illinois
BLS May 2025 OEWS estimates for Electricians (SOC 47-2111) report a median annual wage of $99,560 and a median hourly wage of $47.87. Estimated employment is 23,120. These estimates exclude self-employed workers.
Wage distribution
The annual 10th-percentile wage is $49,240; the annual 90th-percentile wage is $123,660. These are wage percentiles, not apprentice or experienced-worker pay scales. BLS calculates annual wages using 2,080 hours for occupations with published hourly wages. The values here are the published estimates, not our own conversions.
Employment projections
Projections Central reports 9.7% projected employment growth and 2,380 average annual openings for Illinois over 2024–2034. Annual openings and percentage employment growth are different measures. The projection period is separate from the May 2025 wage reference date.
Sources
BLS OEWS electrician estimates · Projections Central electrician data.
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Suggested citation: Electrician Salary in Illinois. Trades Directory. https://tradesdir.com/electrical/salary/illinois (information checked 2026-09-13).