salary$102,350 a year$49 an hour · median pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,890per year
Top pay (top 10%)$124,070per year
Jobs in the area17,720people work this job
Can a electrician afford Chicago?
OK. Rent of $1,983 a month takes 23.2% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Chicago, IL?
The median pay for a electrician in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN area is $102,350 a year ($49 an hour). Most earn between $49,890 and $124,070.
Can a electrician afford to live in Chicago?
Typical rent of $1,983 a month takes 23.2% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area.