Electricians pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,490 or more. The middle half of electricians in Peoria earn between $61,950 and $103,930.
- $46K10th
- $62K25th
- $80KMedian
- $104K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,840 | $6,820 | $39.35 |
| Median | $80,460 | $6,705 | $38.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,950 | $5,162 | $29.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,930 | $8,661 | $49.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Electricians in Peoria earn 11% less than the Illinois average ($92,230) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $81,840 | $80,460 | $46,030 | $108,490 | 880 |
| Illinois | $92,230 | $99,560 | $49,240 | $123,660 | 23,120 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Peoria
On the average salary of $81,840, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $62,494 a year, or $5,208 a month and $2,404 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $81,840 buys what about $89,706 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 7th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($94,450).
- Chicago$94,450
- Kankakee$90,850
- Rockford$89,650
- Decatur$87,430
- Champaign$86,700
- Springfield$83,990
- Peoria$81,840
- Bloomington$77,520
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Peoria: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Peoria?
$39.35 an hour on average, and $38.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Peoria?
About $62,494 a year ($5,208 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,840.
Do electricians earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.09, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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