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Electricians Salaries in Illinois, IL
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $42.88 – $47.17
Average Annual Pay
Range: $89,190 – $98,109
Electricians outside Illinois, IL
Bloomington, IL
Lower than Electricians in Illinois, IL
Champaign-Urbana, IL
Lower than Electricians in Illinois, IL
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL
Higher than Electricians in Illinois, IL
Decatur, IL
Lower than Electricians in Illinois, IL
Kankakee, IL
Lower than Electricians in Illinois, IL
Peoria, IL
Lower than Electricians in Illinois, IL
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
$38.27/hr
Range: $36.45 - $40.09
Annual Rate
$79,603
Range: $75,812 - $83,393
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$45.02/hr
Range: $42.88 - $47.17
Annual Rate
$93,650
Range: $89,190 - $98,109
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$51.77/hr
Range: $49.31 - $54.25
Annual Rate
$107,697
Range: $102,568 - $112,825
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
