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Electrician Salary in Indiana: Pay by City
Electricians in Indiana earned a median $32.93 an hour, or $68,490 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $24.04 to $43.89 an hour, and the top tenth earned $47.75 or more. That is 8% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $20.76
- 25th
- $24.04
- Median
- $32.93
- 75th
- $43.89
- 90th
- $47.75
- 10th
- $43,190
- 25th
- $50,000
- Median
- $68,490
- 75th
- $91,290
- 90th
- $99,310
Which Indiana cities pay electricians the most?
Kokomo has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $43.89 an hour; Elkhart-Goshen has the lowest, $28.19.[1]
- Kokomo$43.89 · 730
- Columbus$38.30 · 290
- Evansville$38.10 · 1,170
- Lafayette-West Lafayette$37.76 · 580
- Terre Haute$37.33 · 380
- South Bend-Mishawaka$35.65 · 750
- Fort Wayne$34.27 · 1,260
- Bloomington$31.57 · 210
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$31.31 · 5,390
- Elkhart-Goshen$28.19 · 590
The 10 largest of 12 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Indiana?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $99,310 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.76 | $43,190 |
| 25th | $24.04 | $50,000 |
| Median | $32.93 | $68,490 |
| 75th | $43.89 | $91,290 |
| 90th | $47.75 | $99,310 |
| Mean | $34.05 | $70,820 |
How much do new electricians make in Indiana?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Indiana earned $20.76 an hour or less ($43,190 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.04 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Indiana?
Projections Central expects Indiana to go from 18,090 electrician jobs in 2024 to 19,860 in 2034, a change of 9.8%, with about 1,800 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 18,090 | 19,860 | 9.8% | 1,800 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Indiana?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Indiana. General contractors have the highest median, $39.68 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $39.68 | $82,530 | 16,450 |
| Plumbers | $36.69 | $76,320 | 11,280 |
| Electricians | $32.93 | $68,490 | 19,020 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.05 | $60,430 | 8,530 |
| Roofers | $27.88 | $57,980 | 2,980 |
Where to train in Indiana
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Indiana, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)