What do the trades pay in Indiana?
Median hourly pay, May 20251. Pick a trade for training, pay and the license.
Electrician
Wiring, panels and fixtures
$32.93/hrIndiana median
Plumber
Water, drain and gas lines
$36.69/hrIndiana median
HVAC tech
Heating, cooling and ductwork
$29.05/hrIndiana median
Roofer
New roofs and repairs
$27.88/hrIndiana median
General contractor
Runs the job and the crews
$39.68/hrIndiana median, construction supervisors
Is there work in Indiana?
Construction jobs in Indiana, September 2026: 180,400, up 1.8% from a year earlier.
BLS Current Employment Statistics, Sep 2026New homes permitted in Indiana, September 2026: 2,918, up 8.5% from a year earlier.
Census Building Permits Survey, Sep 2026People working in these five trades in Indiana: 58,260.
BLS OEWS, May 2025Licensing
Who licenses contractors in Indiana?
Indiana licenses plumbing contractors at the state level. Cities and counties license general contractors, electrical contractors, HVAC contractors and roofers.2
State board Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency)
- ElectricalLicensed by cities or counties
- PlumbingState license
- HVACLicensed by cities or counties
- RoofingLicensed by cities or counties
- General contractorLicensed by cities or counties
License lookup
Check an Indiana contractor
Search the license on the board's own site.
Getting paid · Indiana
Miss a date, lose the lien
Filing deadline
To get a lien, file a sworn statement and notice of intention to hold a lien, in duplicate, with the county recorder within 90 days after performing the labor or furnishing the materials or machinery. For a Class 2 residential structure and its auxiliary improvements the deadline is 60 days.3
Training
Training near you
Apprentices are hired first and paid while they learn on the job and in class. Trade school comes first and charges tuition.
Near youElectrician apprenticeships in IndianaPlumber apprenticeships in IndianaHVAC Technician apprenticeships in IndianaGeneral Contractor apprenticeships in IndianaRoofer apprenticeships in Indiana
Where to train and find work near you
Union locals take apprenticeship applications and send members out to union contractors. Open-shop chapters run apprenticeship classes for the people their member contractors hire.
IBEW union locals
- IBEW Local 16Evansville(812) 867-9670
- IBEW Local 153South Bend(574) 287-8655
- IBEW Local 305Fort Wayne(260) 484-9714
- IBEW Local 481Indianapolis(317) 923-2596
- IBEW Local 531LaPorte(219) 362-2119
- IBEW Local 668Lafayette(765) 474-1021
9 more IBEW locals
- IBEW Local 697Gary and Hammond(219) 945-0697
- IBEW Local 725Terre Haute(812) 877-4239
- IBEW Local 855Muncie(765) 282-6392
- IBEW Local 873Kokomo(765) 457-5371
- IBEW Local 1393Indianapolis(317) 791-1362
- IBEW Local 71Office in Columbus, OH(614) 539-1394
- IBEW Local 212Office in Cincinnati, OH(513) 559-0200
- IBEW Local 369Office in Louisville, KY(502) 368-2568
- IBEW Local 538Office in Danville, IL(217) 442-0996
Electrical training centers (JATCs)
- Evansville Electrical JATC2330 Lynch Road, Evansville(812) 422-3343
- Fort Wayne Electrical JATC138 Chambeau Road, Ft. Wayne(260) 483-6257
- Indianapolis Electrical JATC1751 S. Lawndale Avenue, Indianapolis(317) 270-5282
- Marion Kokomo JATCP.O. Box 2706, 2739 N. 50 E., Kokomo(765) 452-2270
- Lafayette Electrical JATCP.O. Box 5015, Lafayette(765) 449-4300
- Lake County Electricians JATC7200 Mississippi, Suite 100, Merrillville(219) 845-3454
4 more centers
- Electrical JATC of Northern Indiana301 East 8th Street, Michigan City(219) 879-1090
- Muncie Electrical JATC4601 S. Meeker Avenue, Muncie(765) 287-9841
- South Bend Vicinity Electrical JATC56365 Peppermint Road, South Bend(574) 233-1721
- Terre Haute Electrical JATC950 Ohio Street, Terre Haute(812) 235-7541
IEC chapters (open shop)
- IEC Indy8861 Boehning Ln Indianapolis(317) 562-1102
- Midwest IEC10501 W. 133rd Avenue, Lot 5 Cedar Lake(219) 900-0091
- IEC Southern Indiana-Evansville1924 East Morgan Ave., Evansville(812) 204-1119
UA union locals
- UA Local 136Evansville(812) 423-8043
- UA Local 157Terre Haute(812) 877-1531
- UA Local 166Fort Wayne(260) 490-5696
- UA Local 172South Bend(574) 273-0300
- UA Local 210Merrillville(219) 942-7224
- UA Local 440Indianapolis(317) 856-3771
Training
UA apprenticeships run through a joint committee of the local and union contractors. Call the local for the next application date.
PHCC chapters
- PHCC of Indiana12175 Visionary Way, Suite 500, Fishers(317) 575-9292
- Greater Indianapolis PHCC12175 Visionary Way Ste 500, Fishers(317) 225-0595
- PHCC of South Central Indiana12175 Visionary Way Ste 500, Fishers(812) 630-1759
- Fort Wayne Area PHCC2330 Wayne Haven ST, Fort Wayne(260) 908-3997
- PHCC of Southwestern Indianac/o SR Meny, Inc., 408 E State Rd 68, Haubstadt
- PIPE-219PO Box 10205, Merrillville(219) 887-4572
3 more chapters
- PHCC of Southeastern Indianac/o A. C. Phillips Plumbing & Heating, PO Box 158, Milltown(812) 633-4252
- St. Joe Valley PHCC/MCAI4609 Grape Rd., Ste. B6, Mishawaka(574) 243-0400
- PHCC of North Central IndianaPO BOX 474, Plymouth(574) 941-4473
SMART union locals
- SMART Local 20Indianapolis(317) 549-6013
- SMART Local 179Connersville(765) 914-7667
Sheet metal training centers
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 JATC Evansville Area1301 W. Franklin Street, Evansville(812) 424-2283
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 JATC Ft. Wayne Area3019 Waynewood Drive, Fort Wayne(260) 478-1614
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 JATC Indianapolis2828 E 45th Street, Indianapolis(317) 541-0050
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 JATC Lafayette Area2535 S. 30th Street, Ste 14, Lafayette(317) 541-0050
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 JATC Gary Area6450 Ameriplex Drive, Portage(219) 764-1910
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 JATC South Bend Area2605 S. Main Street, South Bend(574) 288-7175
1 more centers
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 JATC Terre Haute Area31 1/2 S. 13th Street, Terre Haute(317) 541-0050
PHCC chapters (heating, cooling, plumbing)
- PHCC of Indiana12175 Visionary Way, Suite 500, Fishers(317) 575-9292
- Greater Indianapolis PHCC12175 Visionary Way Ste 500, Fishers(317) 225-0595
- PHCC of South Central Indiana12175 Visionary Way Ste 500, Fishers(812) 630-1759
- Fort Wayne Area PHCC2330 Wayne Haven ST, Fort Wayne(260) 908-3997
- PHCC of Southwestern Indianac/o SR Meny, Inc., 408 E State Rd 68, Haubstadt
- PIPE-219PO Box 10205, Merrillville(219) 887-4572
3 more chapters
- PHCC of Southeastern Indianac/o A. C. Phillips Plumbing & Heating, PO Box 158, Milltown(812) 633-4252
- St. Joe Valley PHCC/MCAI4609 Grape Rd., Ste. B6, Mishawaka(574) 243-0400
- PHCC of North Central IndianaPO BOX 474, Plymouth(574) 941-4473
ACCA member contractors near you
Pipefitters and HVAC service techs also apprentice through the UA: UA locals in Indiana.
Carpenters union locals
- Carpenters Local 133Terre Haute
- Carpenters Local 215Lafayette
- Carpenters Local 224Newburgh
- Carpenters Local 232Fort Wayne
- Carpenters Local 301Indianapolis
- Carpenters Local 364Indianapolis
6 more Carpenters locals
- Carpenters Local 413South Bend
- Carpenters Local 615Kokomo
- Carpenters Local 1016Muncie
- Carpenters Local 1076Greenwood
- Carpenters Local 2013Greenwood
- Carpenters Local 2950Merrillville
Training
Union carpentry apprenticeships run through the regional council's training centers. Carpenters regional council finder
Home builder associations
- Indiana BA101 W Ohio St Ste 710, Indianapolis(317) 917-1100
- Madison County Builders Association433 E 53rd St, Anderson(765) 635-0299
- BA of Northeast IndianaPO Box 861, Angola(260) 665-8921
- Building Association of South Central Indiana3901 E Hagan St Ste H, Bloomington(812) 332-7480
- Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana9800 Connecticut Dr, Crown Point(219) 356-2800
- BA of Elkhart County25428 County Road 20, Elkhart(574) 293-0997
15 more chapters
- Southwestern Indiana Builders2175 N Cullen Avenue, Evansville(812) 479-6026
- HBA of Fort Wayne305 W Main St, Fort Wayne(260) 420-2020
- Southeastern Indiana BA1801 N Greensburg Xing, Greensburg(812) 663-7608
- BA of Greater Indianapolis6510 Telecom Dr Ste 185, Indianapolis(317) 236-6330
- Muncie Home Builders Association101 W Ohio St Ste 710, Indianapolis
- BA of Dubois CountyPO Box 254, Jasper(812) 309-9206
- Building & Development Assn. of Southern Indiana4500 Town Center Blvd Ste 204, Jeffersonville(812) 280-1600
- HBA of Howard County IncPO Box 6155, Kokomo(765) 236-0694
- BA of Laporte County605 Michigan Ave, La Porte(219) 326-0624
- BA of Greater LafayettePO Box 66, Lafayette(765) 426-3498
- Dearborn Cty. HBAPO Box 3821, Lawrenceburg(812) 221-0454
- HBA of St Joseph Valley103 E Grove St, Mishawaka(574) 258-0411
- Western Indiana Builders Association2747 Sidenbender Rd, Terre Haute(812) 547-3210
- Vincennes Area BA1421 Mentor St, Vincennes(812) 882-5162
- Builders Association of North Central Indiana527 S Buffalo St, Warsaw(574) 267-6125
Roofers union locals
- Roofers Local 23South Bend
- Roofers Local 26Merrillville
- Roofers Local 106Evansville
- Roofers Local 119Indianapolis
- Roofers Local 150Terre Haute
Training
Roofers locals run their apprenticeship through a joint committee with union contractors.
Contractor associations
The national trade group for roofing contractors is the National Roofing Contractors Association.
Trade schools: where to apply
- Ivy Tech Community College50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N. Drive, IndianapolisElectrical programHVAC programConstruction program
- Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis7225 Winton Drive - Building 128, IndianapolisElectrical program
- Indiana State University210 N 7th St, Terre Haute
- Ball State University2000 W. University Ave, Muncie
- Vincennes University1002 N First St, VincennesElectrical programHVAC programConstruction program
- Fortis College-Indianapolis9001 N Wesleyan Rd Ste 101, IndianapolisHVAC program
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Indiana, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Indiana Plumbing Commission (Professional Licensing Agency) (in.gov)
- Indiana lien law: IC 32-28-3-3; 32-28-3-5(b) (iga.in.gov)
- U.S. Department of Labor, apprenticeship.gov registered apprenticeship partners (apprenticeship.gov)
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Current Employment Statistics, Sep 2026 (bls.gov)
- Census Building Permits Survey, Sep 2026 (census.gov)