salary$84,780 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Springfield, IL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$116,560per year
Jobs in the area330people work this job
Can a electrician afford Springfield?
Cheap. Rent of $1,264 a month takes 17.9% 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 Springfield, IL?
The median pay for a electrician in the Springfield, IL area is $84,780 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $46,840 and $116,560.
Can a electrician afford to live in Springfield?
Typical rent of $1,264 a month takes 17.9% 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 Springfield, IL metro area.