Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Electrical Power-Line Installers
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Illinois earn a median of $108,120 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $108,120
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($95,320)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,090
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,820; the top 10% earn over $129,230. Nationally the range is $51,470 to $128,690.
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Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers pay in Illinois
How much do electrical power-line installers and repairers make in Illinois?
The median is $108,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,820 and the top 10% earn over $129,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for electrical power-line installers and repairers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $95,320). Living costs are not included.