Electricians Salary in Columbus, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, IN

Median annual salary $80,850 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.87
10th percentile $48,970
90th percentile $83,330
Employed locally 270
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,970
    25th
    $58,930
    50th (median)
    $80,850
    75th
    $82,480
    90th
    $83,330

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 101% Median Electricians salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540
    Washington $96,530
    Illinois $96,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,090
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $94,110
    Kokomo, IN $89,000

    Related occupations in Columbus, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $52,520
    Carpenters $66,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,060
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $84,530
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $63,940
    Sheet Metal Workers $59,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Columbus, IN is $38.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.33 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Columbus, IN is 29.7% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Columbus?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $48,970 per year in Columbus, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,930.