90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Electricians in Benton, IL (2026)
22 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Benton: Stearns Electric, CR Score 90/100; 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 618 electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 22.
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Most-reviewed: Precision Electrical, 49 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Benton electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Benton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stearns Electric | 90 | 4.2★ (26) | Benton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Benton Electric Co | 88 | 4.9★ (21) | Benton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | 618 electric | 86 | 4.4★ (18) | Du Quoin, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Precision Electrical | 84 | 5.0★ (49) | Benton | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Purcell Electric Company Inc | 83 | 4.5★ (10) | Mount Vernon, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | B&D Construction and Electrical | 81 | 5.0★ (42) | Herrin, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Holtzclaw Electric | 79 | 5.0★ (29) | Marion, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Barnett Electric | 78 | 4.1★ (9) | Marion, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | McKinney Electric LLC | 77 | 4.7★ (37) | Marion, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | C.H. Electrical | 75 | 5.0★ (10) | Marion, 15 mi away | — | — |
The 22 best electricians in Benton, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Benton
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7 AM–9 PM · Thu 7:30 AM–9 PM · Fri–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 501 Lawrence St, Benton, IL 62812
#3 618 electric
Based in Du Quoin, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 19 N Division St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Based in Benton
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (49).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 601 1st St, Benton, IL 62812
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4233 Lincolnshire Dr #7D, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Based in Herrin, 13 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 101 S Royal St, Royalton, IL 62983
Based in Marion, 17 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Marion, 18 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 622 E Main St, Marion, IL 62959
Based in Marion, 22 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6756 Wards Mill Rd, Marion, IL 62959
#10 C.H. Electrical
Based in Marion, 15 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 16774 Pittsburg Rd, Pittsburg, IL 62974
Based in Carbondale, 23 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 290 E Miller Ct #1, Carbondale, IL 62901
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- 504 S 34th St, Mt Vernon, IL 62864
Based in Marion, 20 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 1816 Colonial Dr, Marion, IL 62959
Based in Marion, 19 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 401 W Boyton St, Marion, IL 62959
Based in Benton
74/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 151 Industrial Park Rd, Benton, IL 62812
Based in Marion, 18 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 708 E Main St, Marion, IL 62959
Based in Du Quoin, 17 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 8 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8 AM–3 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 19 N Division St, Du Quoin, IL 62832
Based in Herrin, 2 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Carterville, 19 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews, 36 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1806 Clark St, Carterville, IL 62918
Based in Marion, 17 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 2802 Outer Dr, Marion, IL 62959
#21 Mason
Based in Carterville, 20 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–12 PM · Thu 12 PM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1300 Pin Oak Dr, Carterville, IL 62918
Based in Carbondale, 21 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3060 Dillinger Rd #7163, Carbondale, IL 62901
Also serving Benton
16 more electricians within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnett Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Bodkin Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| EDT Specialist | 13 mi | |
| Electric Land LLC | 14 mi | |
| Electric Substation | 8 mi | |
| Electric Substation | 23 mi | |
| etac electrical technology applications company | 22 mi | |
| G & w Inc | 19 mi | |
| Guetersloh Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Hope Electric LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| K T Electric Co | 25 mi | |
| Korando Electric | 24 mi | |
| M & W Contracting Inc | 7 mi | |
| Pulley Electric Co | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Wallace Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| White Lightning Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
How much do electricians cost in Benton?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Benton. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | $518 | $1,347 | $2,193 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
How we ranked Benton electricians
We scored 22 Benton electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Benton data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Electricians in Benton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Benton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Benton, IL is Stearns Electric with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Benton Electric Co (#2) and 618 electric (#3) follow. We ranked 22 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Benton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 electricians serving Benton, IL. 4 of them are based in Benton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which electricians in Benton are open 24/7?
3 ranked electricians in Benton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stearns Electric (#1), 618 electric (#3) and Purcell Electric Company Inc (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Benton work on weekends?
5 of 22 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stearns Electric (#1), Benton Electric Co (#2) and 618 electric (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Benton?
Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Benton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Benton electricians have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated electricians in Benton is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. Precision Electrical has the most, 49 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?
Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do electricians outside Benton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Benton city center, our service radius for electricians. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Benton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 electricians serving Benton.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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