Helpers--Electricians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $39,210 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.85
10th percentile $31,590
90th percentile $50,990
Employed locally 520
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,590
    25th
    $33,170
    50th (median)
    $39,210
    75th
    $46,860
    90th
    $50,990

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 51% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington $56,020
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $56,020
    Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area $48,770
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $47,390
    Wisconsin $45,750
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $45,370

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $50,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,650
    Electricians $64,120
    Carpenters $61,870
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,780
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $80,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Indianapolis, IN is $18.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.13 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.7% below the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Helpers--Electricians in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $31,590 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,170.