CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN ILLINOIS.
BLS wage data for 15 of 17 trades in Illinois. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 3,250 workers
$48.57
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 19,690 workers
$48.25
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 11,690 workers
$46.62
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 22,880 workers
$46.33
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 18,730 workers
$46.25
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 18,730 workers
$46.25
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 150 workers
$45.84
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 4,240 workers
$44.99
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 24,930 workers
$36.73
/hr median · 2024
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 1,850 workers
$36.30
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 6,700 workers
$29.99
/hr median · 2024
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 1,100 workers
$25.60
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 1,060 workers
$23.96
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 17,340 workers
$23.91
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069 · 180 workers
$23.27
/hr median · 2024
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071 · 390 workers
$21.01
/hr median · 2024
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011
data pending