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Electricians average salary by city in Illinois
- Chicago$94,450
- Kankakee$90,850
- Rockford$89,650
- Decatur$87,430
- Champaign$86,700
- Springfield$83,990
- Peoria$81,840
- Bloomington$77,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $94,450 | $102,350 | $74,400 | $70,741 | 104 |
| Kankakee | $90,850 | $105,500 | $71,250 | $68,387 | 96 |
| Rockford | $89,650 | $93,280 | $74,210 | $67,602 | 92 |
| Decatur | $87,430 | $81,020 | $72,350 | $66,150 | 88 |
| Champaign | $86,700 | $100,320 | $64,950 | $65,673 | 93 |
| Springfield | $83,990 | $84,780 | $62,450 | $63,901 | 93 |
| Peoria | $81,840 | $80,460 | $61,950 | $62,494 | 91 |
| Bloomington | $77,520 | $79,430 | $59,220 | $59,669 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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