Electricians Cost State $7 Million

by Will Compernolle The State of Illinois hired 107 electricians in fiscal year 2008 for $7,370,091 in combined total wages. The average salary was $68,879 while the highest paid electrician made $110,251. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the average salary for an electrician in Illinois for 2008 was $67,250. The Illinois Department of...

by Will Compernolle

The State of Illinois hired 107 electricians in fiscal year 2008 for $7,370,091 in combined total wages. The average salary was $68,879 while the highest paid electrician made $110,251. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the average salary for an electrician in Illinois for 2008 was $67,250. The Illinois Department of Central Management Services explains the role of an electrician as one who “performs journeyman electrical work; constructs, installs, alters, maintains and repairs electrical systems, equipment and fixtures; may instruct or supervise a group of helpers of inmates in performing or assisting in similar tasks.”

To find this information on our IllinoisOpenGov.org website, go to “Payroll” and search “Electrician” in the “Position” field.