Electricians for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Leadership5%Electrical Experience5%Education level
High school diploma or GED45%Vocational or technical training29%Associate's degree12%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%6-10 years30%3-5 years10%Current company
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548 FoundationTime at current job
Less than a year38%1-2 years25%More than 5 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 3,486 profiles for Electricians in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 4, 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $74,434 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $48,722 – $113,716 yearly
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Electrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLJourneyman ElectricianCertified Project ManagerNFPA 70 ComplianceAerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift Certification+6 moreSkills
Time ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceAnalysis SkillsElectrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourDriver's LicenseCPR+4 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipElectrian
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIClass DEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIAerial Lift Certification+8 moreSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsElectrician / Panel Builder
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA (Regulatory Compliance Area)EPA CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseEPA Universal CertificationOSHA+1 moreSkills
Service Technician ExperienceOrganizational SkillsMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsElectrical Blueprint ReadingElectrician Class B
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OTRElectrician ApprenticeForklift CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipNECElectrical Building CodesNFPA 70 ComplianceElectrical WiringElectrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourJourneyman LicenseElectrical LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsConstruction Industry ExperienceConstruction ExperienceElectrical WorkLighting SystemsMaintenance
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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?
The average time to fill an electrician role is 110 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 electrical experience.
What licenses or certifications are common for electricians?
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: electrician / panel builder, electrical maintenance engineer and electrian.
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 18 years of professional experience.
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