What is the median salary for Electrician in Chicago?

The median salary for Electrician in Chicago is USD 84,881 - USD 120,383 per year.

How does the Electrician salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Electrician in United States is USD 75,000 - USD 95,000, while in Chicago it is USD 95,731 - USD 131,317.

Electrician Salary in United States

Electrician Salary in Chicago

Based on 687 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$95,731 - $131,317

Median salary

$84,881 - $120,383

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$59K

25th percentile$69K

Median$85K

75th percentile$110K

90th percentile$140K

50% of professionals earn between $69,298 - $110,000 USD

The median salary is $84,881

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

95,731 - 131,317

Median salary

84,881 - 120,383

687 job openings

United States

Average salary

75,000 - 95,000

Median salary

75,000 - 95,000

274,724 job openings

Other cities

Houston3,354 job openings

Buffalo2,763 job openings

Brooklyn2,484 job openings

Cleveland2,294 job openings

Dallas2,227 job openings

Phoenix1,721 job openings

Austin1,095 job openings

Columbus1,070 job openings

Charlotte979 job openings

Atlanta877 job openings

Akron841 job openings

San Antonio822 job openings

New York782 job openings

Raleigh723 job openings

Richmond677 job openings

Denver659 job openings

San Diego635 job openings

Cincinnati630 job openings

Orlando602 job openings

Fort Worth590 job openings

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The average salary for a Electrician in Chicago, United States is USD 95,731 - USD 131,317 per year in 2026, based on 687 job listings.

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