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Skilled trade pay in Illinois

8 metros · 38 trades · BLS, May 2025

8metros
38trades

Metros

BloomingtonILLINOIS · IL20 trades$60,765 typical pay
ChampaignILLINOIS · IL25 trades$66,980 typical pay
ChicagoILLINOIS · IL38 trades$75,235 typical pay
DecaturILLINOIS · IL19 trades$64,830 typical pay
KankakeeILLINOIS · IL16 trades$60,405 typical pay
PeoriaILLINOIS · IL25 trades$64,450 typical pay
RockfordILLINOIS · IL28 trades$68,550 typical pay
SpringfieldILLINOIS · IL26 trades$64,170 typical pay

Trades in Illinois

Typical median across Illinois metros.

Elevator Installer$146,580
Electrical Lineworker$115,030
Construction Supervisor$97,910
Plasterer$96,240
Heavy Equipment Operator$95,780
Sheet Metal Worker$90,330
Plumber$89,660
Electrician$89,030
Brickmason$83,250
Ironworker$82,115
Rigger$81,860
Carpenter$76,220
Paving Equipment Operator$76,005
Roofer$75,625
HVAC Technician$74,975
Tile Setter$74,670
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$74,420
Building Inspector$72,840
Concrete Finisher$72,670
Drywall Installer$69,120
Painter$63,930
Telecom Equipment Installer$62,460
Diesel Mechanic$62,090
Telecom Line Installer$61,880
Glazier$61,530
Septic & Sewer Technician$61,400
Hazmat Removal Worker$61,330
Construction Laborer$60,770
Flooring Installer$60,175
Machinist$56,980
Auto Body Repairer$56,550
Maintenance Technician$54,435
Insulation Installer$54,295
Welder$50,030
Auto Mechanic$47,985
Appliance Repair Technician$47,360
Pest Control Technician$45,440
Landscaper$37,865

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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