Electricians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $64,120 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.83
10th percentile $39,970
90th percentile $95,180
Employed locally 4,940
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,970
    25th
    $49,500
    50th (median)
    $64,120
    75th
    $83,230
    90th
    $95,180

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 83% Median Electricians salary is 17% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Indianapolis, IN is $30.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.45 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 2.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,970 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,500.