Electrician salary in Illinois
The median annual wage for electricians in Illinois is $99,560, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $63,190. Illinois ranks 2 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$99,560
25th percentile
$73,520
75th percentile
$117,460
90th percentile
$123,660
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Illinois | 23,120 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Illinois | $92,230 |
| National median | $63,190 |
| National employment | 757,220 |
Metro areas in Illinois
- Chicago, IL: median $102,350
States with similar pay for electricians
- Oregon: median $101,310
- Hawaii: median $96,460
- Washington: median $95,220
- Alaska: median $89,440
- Massachusetts: median $79,420
- District of Columbia: median $78,970
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Electricians" (47-2111), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.