Electricians for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills9%Leadership6%Mechanic Experience6%Education level
High school diploma or GED57%Bachelor's degree18%Associate's degree16%Years of experience
Less than a year4%1-2 years2%3-5 years14%Current company
CertasunTradesmen International
Advanced Electrical Systems, IncTime at current job
Less than a year15%1-2 years24%2-5 years41%
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Last updated: Aug 20, 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $71,415 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $47,657 – $107,018 yearly
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Instrument & Control Tech/ Electrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesAerial Lift CertificationWastewater CertificationJourneyman LicenseLow Voltage LicenseEPA Refrigeration Certification+20 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipContinuous Emission Monitoring SystemsOrganizational SkillsMaintenance Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesJourneyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Safety Training UndergoneForklift CertificationSkills
Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceSupervising ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsPresident
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CAPMConfined Space CertificationEMT CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseLow Voltage LicenseSkills
Microsoft Outlook CalendarProduct ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceLicensed Journeyman Electricians w/Solar Experief
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Wireman LicenseJourneyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Journeyman LicenseOccupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsPresentation SkillsHTTPSLeadershipSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingCertified Field Performance Technician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Wireman LicenseJourneyman ElectricianScissor Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseOSHA 10+4 moreSkills
Time ManagementMathematical AptitudeOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceElectrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesCDLJourneyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+2 moreSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceB2C
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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?
The average time to fill an electrician role is 115 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 mechanic experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for an electrician?
Common licenses or certifications for electricians include: Driver's License, OSHA 10 and Journeyman Electrician.
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 certified field performance 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 19 years of professional experience.
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