Electrician salary in Chicago Metro Area, IL

Average salary
$82,000/yr
Based on 1,531 income tax records
$29,500
$134,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$53K
 
$72K
 
$87K
 
$88K
 
$87K
$29,500
$134,500
How much do Electricians make?
The average total salary for a Electrician is $82,000 per year. This is based on data from 1,531 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Electrician and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Electrician salary can vary between $29,500 to $134,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Electrician salary by location

Electrician salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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United States Steel, Lake County, IN
28 income tax records
$126,000/yr
$81K – $158K
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Mts Titan Electric, Cook County, IL
16 income tax records
$107,500/yr
$60K – $134K
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Continental Electrical, Cook County, IL
16 income tax records
$104,500/yr
$57K – $135K
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Maron Electric Company, Cook County, IL
10 income tax records
$96,500/yr
$26K – $114K
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Gurtz Electric Co, Cook County, IL
25 income tax records
$94,500/yr
$46K – $144K
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City Of Chicago, Cook County, IL
12 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$21K – $113K
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Chicago Transit Authority, Cook County, IL
13 income tax records
$85,500/yr
$41K – $125K
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Emcor Hyre Electric Company, Lake County, IN
10 income tax records
$74,500/yr
$35K – $117K

Electrician demographics in Chicago Metro Area, IL

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45% are single
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55% are married
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49% have kids
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64% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Electricians in Chicago Metro Area, IL

1,531 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a electrician in Chicago Metro Area, IL is $82,000 per year. Electrician salaries in Chicago Metro Area, IL can vary between $29,500 to $134,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 1,531 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as electrician.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for electricians near Chicago Metro Area, IL: United States Steel ($126,000 a year), Mts Titan Electric ($107,500 a year), and Continental Electrical ($104,500 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for electricians near Chicago Metro Area, IL: Orland Park, IL ($105,500 a year), Frankfort, IL ($98,500 a year), and Naperville, IL ($98,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.