Electricians for hire in Chicago, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Leadership6%
    Supervising Experience6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED57%
    Bachelor's degree21%
    Associate's degree14%
  • Years of experience

    1-2 years2%
    3-5 years14%
    6-10 years22%
  • Current company

    Dart container
    ABX Innovative Packaging
    Acorn Electrical Specialist
  • Time at current job

    Less than 1 year34%
    1-2 years13%
    2-5 years29%

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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026

Electrician: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $73,424 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $46,878$115,001 yearly

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  • Maintenance Electrician Technician

    Cicero, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Confined Space CertificationAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's License

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperiencePreventive MaintenanceMaintenance WorkMaintenance
  • Electrician

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesCDLJourneyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceB2C
  • Instrument & Control Tech/ Electrician

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesEPA CertificationQ ClearanceAerial Lift CertificationWastewater CertificationOSHA 10

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipContinuous Emission Monitoring SystemsOrganizational Skills
  • Licensed Supervising Electrician

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Journeyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseCPRElectrical LicenseMaster Electrician

    Skills

    AmmeterConstruction Inspection ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising Experience
  • Journeyman Electrician/Lead Man

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    EPA Type IIIClass DEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIAerial Lift Certification

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational Skills
  • Journeyman Electrician

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSafety Training Undergone

    Skills

    Service Technician ExperienceLeadershipIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsInterpreting Technical Drawings

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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?

The average time to fill an electrician role is 122 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do electricians tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an electrician include: communication skills, leadership and supervising experience.

What licenses or certifications are common for an electrician?

Common licenses or certifications for electricians include: Driver's License, Journeyman Electrician and OSHA 10.

What are some job titles related to electricians?

According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to electricians include: journeyman electrician, president and maintenance electrician technician.

What level of education is common for an electrician?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for an electrician in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for an electrician?

Most electricians have 21 years of professional experience.

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