Electricians Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $63,110 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.34
10th percentile $45,020
90th percentile $96,170
Employed locally 190
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,020
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $63,110
    75th
    $82,370
    90th
    $96,170

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 90% Median Electricians salary is 10% 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 Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $58,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,660
    Highway Maintenance Workers $47,300
    Carpenters $60,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Michigan City, IN is $30.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.45 or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Michigan City, IN is 1.2% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,020 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.