Illinois
Electrician pay in Illinois
What electricians earn in Illinois: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 12 metro areas, plus job counts and 45 listed training programs.
- $92,230Average pay (state)
- $49,240Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $99,560Median pay (state)
- $123,660Top 10% earn over
23,120 jobs in Illinois · 45 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician 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 | $49,240 | $73,520 | $99,560 | $117,460 | $123,660 | $92,230 | 23,120 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee, IL | $59,390 | $71,250 | $105,500 | $109,690 | $111,490 | $90,850 | 140 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $49,890 | $74,400 | $102,350 | $118,660 | $124,070 | $94,450 | 17,720 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $47,970 | $64,950 | $100,320 | $105,710 | $105,710 | $86,700 | 410 |
| Rockford, IL | $58,690 | $74,210 | $93,280 | $106,640 | $125,090 | $89,650 | 370 |
| Springfield, IL | $46,840 | $62,450 | $84,780 | $105,020 | $116,560 | $83,990 | 330 |
| Decatur, IL | $49,370 | $72,350 | $81,020 | $104,600 | $119,020 | $87,430 | 400 |
| Peoria, IL | $46,030 | $61,950 | $80,460 | $103,930 | $108,490 | $81,840 | 880 |
| Bloomington, IL | $38,100 | $59,220 | $79,430 | $96,310 | $104,480 | $77,520 | 330 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $46,890 | $54,350 | $77,170 | $98,690 | $104,800 | $75,770 | 5,920 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $40,640 | $51,620 | $76,950 | $85,700 | $102,480 | $72,760 | 1,450 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $38,910 | $48,070 | $73,930 | $78,740 | $89,490 | $67,910 | 400 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $44,550 | $47,570 | $59,720 | $80,450 | $99,400 | $66,990 | 150 |
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Programs
Top training programs in Illinois
We matched 45 programs in Illinois: 26 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 19 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Electrician | Chicago, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 135 | $4,710–$15,540 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Electrician | Chicago, IL | Associate degree | 7 | $4,710–$15,540 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College Electrician | Chicago, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 393 | $4,710–$15,540 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| College of DuPage Electrician | Glen Ellyn, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $4,680–$12,870 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| College of Lake County Electrician | Grayslake, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $4,901–$14,792 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| HVAC Technical Institute Electrician | Chicago, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 36 | $15,000 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Illinois Valley Community College Electrician | Oglesby, IL | Associate degree | 23 | $4,380–$17,358 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Illinois Valley Community College Electrician | Oglesby, IL | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 20 | $4,380–$17,358 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| John A Logan College Electrician | Carterville, IL | Associate degree | 0 | $4,630–$7,540 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| John Wood Community College Electrician | Quincy, IL | Certificate (1-2 years) | 16 | $5,700–$9,750 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
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Electrician apprenticeships and sponsorsThe apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comElectrician career path for veteransFrom military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com
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, 47-2111.00 Electricians, 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.