Illinois
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician programs in Illinois
36 listed electrical engineering technician programs in Illinois, plus BLS pay data for the state and 5 metro areas.
- $86,320Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $56,960Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $85,510Median pay (state)
- $120,900Top 10% earn over
1,980 jobs in Illinois · 36 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician pay in Illinois
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $56,960 | $66,510 | $85,510 | $101,410 | $120,900 | $86,320 | 1,980 |
| United States | $49,510 | $61,610 | $78,190 | $97,650 | $115,700 | $80,680 | 95,130 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $58,230 | $71,850 | $85,510 | $101,450 | $120,900 | $87,290 | 1,590 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,260 | $59,180 | $84,610 | $99,210 | $123,470 | $82,520 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $49,150 | $65,920 | $80,700 | $103,310 | $122,000 | $84,040 | 110 |
| Springfield, IL | $51,860 | $65,190 | $80,640 | $91,910 | $103,860 | $79,820 | 40 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $49,690 | $56,930 | $67,850 | $85,510 | $114,470 | $74,160 | 520 |
Programs
Listed programs in Illinois
Every electrical engineering technician program we matched in Illinois. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of DuPage Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Glen Ellyn, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,680–$12,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| College of DuPage Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Glen Ellyn, IL | Associate degree | 4 | $4,680–$12,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| College of DuPage Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Glen Ellyn, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 5 | $4,680–$12,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| College of Lake County Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Grayslake, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,901–$14,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| College of Lake County Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Grayslake, IL | Associate degree | 5 | $4,901–$14,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| DeVry University-Illinois Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Lisle, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 320 | $15,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| DeVry University-Illinois Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Lisle, IL | Associate degree | 358 | $15,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| East-West University Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Chicago, IL | Associate degree | 1 | $25,395 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Heartland Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Normal, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $5,610–$13,230 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Heartland Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Normal, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 10 | $5,610–$13,230 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Illinois Valley Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Oglesby, IL | Associate degree | 7 | $4,380–$17,358 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| John A Logan College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Carterville, IL | Associate degree | 3 | $4,630–$7,540 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| John A Logan College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Carterville, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 3 | $4,630–$7,540 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Joliet Junior College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Joliet, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 3 | $4,530–$13,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Joliet Junior College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Joliet, IL | Associate degree | 6 | $4,530–$13,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Joliet Junior College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Joliet, IL | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 10 | $4,530–$13,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Kaskaskia College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Centralia, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,980–$12,750 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Kaskaskia College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Centralia, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $4,980–$12,750 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Kishwaukee College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Malta, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,800–$14,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Kishwaukee College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Malta, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $4,800–$14,400 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Lake Land College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Mattoon, IL | Associate degree | 2 | $4,620–$14,986 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Moraine Valley Community College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Palos Hills, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $3,942–$10,086 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Oakton College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Des Plaines, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 1 | $3,985–$12,462 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Oakton College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Des Plaines, IL | Associate degree | 2 | $3,985–$12,462 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Prairie State College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Chicago Heights, IL | Associate degree | 1 | $4,176–$11,064 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Rend Lake College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Ina, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,500–$7,800 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Rock Valley College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Rockford, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $4,324–$7,414 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Rock Valley College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Rockford, IL | Associate degree | 3 | $4,324–$7,414 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Rock Valley College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Rockford, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 4 | $4,324–$7,414 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| South Suburban College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | South Holland, IL | Associate degree | 1 | $5,393–$12,983 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| South Suburban College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | South Holland, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $5,393–$12,983 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Southwestern Illinois College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Belleville, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $4,590–$7,320 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Southwestern Illinois College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Belleville, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $4,590–$7,320 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Taylor Business Institute Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Chicago, IL | Associate degree | 4 | $12,040 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Triton College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | River Grove, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 14 | $5,340–$15,900 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| William Rainey Harper College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Palatine, IL | Associate degree | 4 | $4,038–$12,090 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.