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Illinois is a hub for traveling electrician work. Refineries, power plants, data centers and large industrial projects across Illinois regularly bring in traveling electricians for turnarounds, outages and contract jobs — often with per diem and overtime. Below are the current electrician jobs in Illinois posted on RoadTrades. Apply with your RoadTrades resume to send your details straight to the recruiter.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. These are wages actually paid across all employers in the state — a different measurement from the advertised rates above, which is why the two numbers rarely match. Travel work with per diem and overtime typically sits above the state median.
No open electrician jobs in Illinois right now.
New electrician jobs in Illinois post regularly — check back soon.
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Electrician licensing in Illinois →Verified July 21, 2026
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