Electricians pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $116,560 or more. The middle half of electricians in Springfield earn between $62,450 and $105,020.
- $47K10th
- $62K25th
- $85KMedian
- $105K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,990 | $6,999 | $40.38 |
| Median | $84,780 | $7,065 | $40.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,450 | $5,204 | $30.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,020 | $8,752 | $50.49 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Electricians in Springfield earn 9% less than the Illinois average ($92,230) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +34% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $83,990 | $84,780 | $46,840 | $116,560 | 330 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $83,990, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $63,901 a year, or $5,325 a month and $2,458 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 Springfield a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $83,990 buys what about $90,560 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 6th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($94,450).
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 Springfield: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Springfield?
$40.38 an hour on average, and $40.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Springfield?
About $63,901 a year ($5,325 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,990.
Do electricians earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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