Journeyman Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Journeyman make in Chicago, IL? The average Journeyman salary in Chicago, IL is $50,058 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $44,720 and $55,071. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Journeyman Salary	$39,859	Chicago,IL	April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Journeyman Salary	$44,720	Chicago,IL	April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Journeyman Salary	$50,058	Chicago,IL	April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Journeyman Salary	$55,071	Chicago,IL	April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Journeyman Salary	$59,634	Chicago,IL	April 01, 2025

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Electrician - Journeyman 1

FRERES LUMBER CO INC - LYONS , OR

Job Title. Electrician Journeyman. Branch. Plywood and Veneer Manufacturing. Report To. Electrical Supervisor. Schedule. Eight to ten-hour shifts. Status. Full

- 63 days ago

Journeyman Electrician

Concordia Group - DES MOINES , IA

Join our team. Triad Associates Inc. is in the telecommunications industry. Be a part of a team that focuses on providing Engineering and Construction services

- 137 days ago

Journeyman Electrician - $72800/Year

LC Staffing - KALISPELL , MT

Journeyman Electrician. A local construction company is seeking Journeyman Electrician for work on commercial, residential, government and insurance related pro

- 17 days ago

Journeyman-Senior Cartographer with Security Clearance

Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc - MCLEAN , VA

JOB TITLE: Journeyman-Senior Cartographer LOCATION: McLean, Virginia CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph EDUCATION: Journeyman: Bachelor's with 3

- 1 day ago

Journeyman-Senior HC Data Analyst with Security Clearance

Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc - BETHESDA , MD

JOB TITLE: Journeyman-Senior HC Data Analyst LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph EDUCATION: BA/BS degree and 8+ year

- 1 day ago

Journeyman-Senior HR Data Analyst with Security Clearance

Bluemont Technology & Research, Inc - BETHESDA , MD

JOB TITLE: Journeyman-Senior HC Data Analyst LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland CLEARANCE: Current Top Secret / SCI with Polygraph EDUCATION: BA/BS degree and 8+ year

- 1 day ago

What does a Journeyman do?

Journeyman

Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components using test equipment, hand tools and personal knowledge to determine root cause.

January 25, 2023

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Provides support by handing cooler box coils and installing new supermarket refrigeration systems or remodeling existing supermarket refrigeration systems.

November 23, 2022

Journeyman

Select material and hardware necessary to complete assigned tasks.

October 17, 2022

Complete jobsite hazard assessment prior to initiating service.

January 08, 2023

Adhere to McQuay and customer safety policies and OSHA guidelines.

February 24, 2023

Install and repair control and distribution apparatus, including motors, relays, switches, thermostats, circuit-breaker panels, etc.

February 25, 2023

Test and install electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.

March 07, 2023

Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interactingwith colleagues, customers and vendors.

April 08, 2023

Communicate effectively with Foremen and crew members.

May 04, 2023

Interact with customer by offering status reports of service before, during, and after each call.

May 05, 2023

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Includes base and annual incentives

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Journeyman in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Journeyman ranges from $44,720 to $55,071 with the average base salary of $50,058. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,835 to $55,940 with the average total cash compensation of $50,656.

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