Electricians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,210 or more. The middle half of electricians in Columbus earn between $60,450 and $79,770.
- $45K10th
- $60K25th
- $80KMedian
- $80K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,690 | $5,974 | $34.47 |
| Median | $79,670 | $6,639 | $38.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,450 | $5,038 | $29.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,770 | $6,648 | $38.35 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Columbus earn about the same as the Indiana average ($70,820) and about the same as the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $71,690 | $79,670 | $44,880 | $92,210 | 290 |
| Indiana | $70,820 | $68,490 | $43,190 | $99,310 | 19,020 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $71,690, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $55,906 a year, or $4,659 a month and $2,150 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $71,690 buys what about $77,084 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 6th of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job; Kokomo pays the most ($84,460).
- Kokomo$84,460
- Evansville$73,890
- Terre Haute$72,040
- South Bend$71,950
- Lafayette$71,750
- Columbus$71,690
- Michigan City$70,690
- Bloomington$69,800
- Fort Wayne$69,510
- Indianapolis$69,210
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Columbus: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Columbus?
$34.47 an hour on average, and $38.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $55,906 a year ($4,659 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,690. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do electricians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-2111; area Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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