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Electrician salary in Melrose Park, IL

How much does an Electrician make in Melrose Park, IL?

Average base salary

$32.38
18%
above national average
Average $32.38
Low $30.95
High $33.88
Overtime
$9,438per year
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a electrician is $32.38 per hour in Melrose Park, IL and $9,438 overtime per year.3 salaries reported, updated at November 9, 2022

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Salaries by years of experience in Melrose Park, IL

Years of experiencePer hour
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Electricians in Melrose Park, IL

  1. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling and Electric
    3.7
    161 reviews54 salaries reported
    $46.06per hour
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Highest paying cities for Electricians near Melrose Park, IL

  1. Arlington Heights, IL
    $45.88 per hour
    26 salaries reported
  2. Bensenville, IL
    $31.97 per hour
    6 salaries reported
  3. Manteno, IL
    $31.28 per hour
    6 salaries reported
  1. Schaumburg, IL
    $29.20 per hour
    12 salaries reported
  2. Chicago, IL
    $29.15 per hour
    165 salaries reported
  3. Joliet, IL
    $29.15 per hour
    6 salaries reported
  1. Rockford, IL
    $28.72 per hour
    19 salaries reported
  2. Melrose Park, IL
    $28.58 per hour
    10 salaries reported
  3. Naperville, IL
    $27.65 per hour
    22 salaries reported
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Electricians

Most recommended skill

High Voltage(earn +27.57% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 44.11% since 2018. Electricians with this skill earn +27.57% more than the average base salary, which is $32.38 per hour.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
2012236increase by 236
2013659increase by 179.24%
20141186increase by 79.97%
2015672decrease by 43.34%
2016612decrease by 8.93%
2017600decrease by 1.96%
2018739increase by 23.17%
2019413decrease by 44.11%

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Top certifications
MSHA Certification
+21.73%salary
Top licenses
Electrical License
+19.31%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
3 jobs3
5 jobs5
20 jobs27
27 jobs35
593 jobs1,006
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Most common benefits for Electricians

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • AD&D insurance
  • Company truck
  • Continuing education credits
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Fuel card
  • Fuel discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Travel reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 9,287 ratings

60% of Electricians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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