Electricians Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $76,980 +23.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.01
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $84,670
Employed locally 770
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $49,660
    50th (median)
    $76,980
    75th
    $82,840
    90th
    $84,670

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 129% Median Electricians salary is 29% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$50,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,780
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$60,280
    Carpenters$59,420
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$45,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Lafayette, IN is $37.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.56 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Lafayette, IN is 23.5% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,660.