Electricians Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $50,500 -19% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $24,890
90th percentile $80,510
Employed locally 510
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,890
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $50,500
    75th
    $65,860
    90th
    $80,510

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 77% Median Electricians salary is 23% below 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 Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,640
    Sheet Metal Workers $53,950
    Construction Laborers $48,330
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,690
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Elkhart, IN is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.66 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Elkhart, IN is 19% below 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $24,890 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.