May 2025 OEWS estimate
Electrician Salary in Chicago, IL
The median annual salary is $102,350, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$102,350
Mean annual salary
$94,450
Employment estimate
17,720
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $102,350 |
| Mean annual salary | $94,450 |
| 10th percentile | $49,890 |
| 25th percentile | $74,400 |
| 50th percentile | $102,350 |
| 75th percentile | $118,660 |
| 90th percentile | $124,070 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Chicago, IL median
- $102,350
- U.S. median
- $63,190
- Difference
- 62.0%
What the data shows
- Electricians in Chicago, IL earn 62.0% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $74,400–$118,660.
- BLS estimates employment at 17,720 workers in this metro area.