salary$80,460 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Peoria, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,030per year
Top pay (top 10%)$108,490per year
Jobs in the area880people work this job
Can a electrician afford Peoria?
Cheap. Rent of $1,152 a month takes 17.2% 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 Peoria, IL?
The median pay for a electrician in the Peoria, IL area is $80,460 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $46,030 and $108,490.
Can a electrician afford to live in Peoria?
Typical rent of $1,152 a month takes 17.2% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Peoria, IL metro area.