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
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ABX Innovative PackagingAcorn Electrical SpecialistTime 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 LicenseSkills
Service Technician ExperienceCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperiencePreventive MaintenanceMaintenance WorkMaintenanceElectrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesCDLJourneyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-HourSkills
Strategic PlanningLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceB2CInstrument & Control Tech/ Electrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
National Institute for Certification in Engineering TechnologiesEPA CertificationQ ClearanceAerial Lift CertificationWastewater CertificationOSHA 10Skills
Service Technician ExperienceMechanic ExperienceCommunication SkillsLeadershipContinuous Emission Monitoring SystemsOrganizational SkillsLicensed Supervising Electrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseJourneyman LicenseCPRElectrical LicenseMaster ElectricianSkills
AmmeterConstruction Inspection ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceJourneyman Electrician/Lead Man
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
EPA Type IIIClass DEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIAerial Lift CertificationSkills
Mechanic ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceLeadershipOrganizational SkillsJourneyman Electrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Aerial Lift CertificationScissor Lift CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseForklift CertificationSafety Training UndergoneSkills
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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