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Electricians Salaries in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $44.39 – $48.83
Average Annual Pay
Range: $92,331 – $101,564
Electricians outside Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Illinois, IL
Lower than Electricians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Bloomington, IL
Lower than Electricians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Champaign-Urbana, IL
Lower than Electricians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Decatur, IL
Lower than Electricians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Kankakee, IL
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Peoria, IL
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How much do Electricians make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$39.62/hr
Range: $37.73 – $41.51
Annual Rate
$82,406
Range: $78,481 – $86,329
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$46.61/hr
Range: $44.39 – $48.83
Annual Rate
$96,948
Range: $92,331 – $101,564
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$53.60/hr
Range: $51.05 – $56.15
Annual Rate
$111,490
Range: $106,181 – $116,799
Electricians job description
Electricians professionals are skilled tradespeople who build, maintain, and repair structures and infrastructure. They work on residential, commercial, and industrial projects using specialized tools and techniques.
- •Read and interpret blueprints and plans
- •Operate tools and equipment safely
- •Install, repair, or construct structures
- •Follow building codes and regulations
- •Maintain a safe work environment
- •Collaborate with other trades
- •Technical trade skills
- •Physical strength and stamina
- •Blueprint reading
- •Safety awareness
- •Problem-solving
- •Hand-eye coordination
- •Trade certification or apprenticeship
- •Valid driver's license
- •OSHA training preferred
- •Ability to work at heights and outdoors
