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Electricians in Illinois earned a median of $99,560 a year ($47.87 an hour) in May 2025, 58% above the national median of $63,190; 23,120 were employed there, ranking #2 of 54 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $99,560 | $63,190 |
| Mean annual wage | $92,230 | $71,490 |
| Median hourly wage | $47.87 | $30.38 |
| 10th percentile | $49,240 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $73,520 | $49,430 |
| 75th percentile | $117,460 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $123,660 | $108,510 |
| Employment | 23,120 | 757,220 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.792 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.78 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.