Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Illinois
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Illinois earn an average of $107,820 a year. That is $15,850 (17%) more than the U.S. average of $91,970. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $112,230.
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Average pay for electrical power-line installers and repairers by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
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Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $91,970 | $44.22 |
| Illinois | $107,820 | $51.84 |
| Wisconsin | $96,350 | $46.32 |
| Iowa | $92,740 | $44.59 |
| Indiana | $91,190 | $43.84 |
| Missouri | $89,580 | $43.07 |
| Kentucky | $75,710 | $36.40 |
Related jobs in Illinois
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$57,650
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$76,250
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$77,570
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$60,360
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$70,890
- Medical Equipment Repairers$69,340
Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make in Illinois?
The average is $107,820 a year, and the median is $108,120. That is $15,850 (17%) more than the U.S. average of $91,970.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$51.84 an hour on average; the median is $51.98.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($112,230), followed by Springfield, IL ($105,980). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Paducah, KY-IL ($75,290).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #10 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.