Electricians for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills8%Supervising Experience5%Leadership5%Education level
High school diploma or GED58%Bachelor's degree16%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
Less than a year2%3-5 years8%6-10 years32%Current company
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Tradesman international
Time at current job
Less than a year17%1-2 years20%2-5 years23%
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Last updated: Jul 26, 2026
Electrician: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $73,282 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $46,865 – $114,591 yearly
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Instrument & 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 SkillsPresident
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CAPMConfined Space CertificationEMT CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseLow Voltage LicenseSkills
Microsoft Outlook CalendarProduct ManagementTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceSolar Electrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Confined Space CertificationFirst Aid CertificationOSHA 10Driver's LicenseProfessional EngineerSafety Training UndergoneSkills
OhmmeterAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsService Technician ExperienceIndustrial Mechanic ExperienceMechanic ExperienceMaintenance 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 WorkMaintenanceJourneyman Electrician
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Journeyman ElectricianDriver's LicenseOSHA 10CPRSafety Training UndergoneFood Handler CertificationSkills
Time ManagementAmmeterShipping & ReceivingPallet JackOrder PickingOrder PickerElectrician
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 ExperienceB2C
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What's the average time to fill an electrician role?
The average time to fill an electrician role is 119 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, supervising experience and leadership.
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 industrial electrician.
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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