Electricians pay range in Fort Wayne
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,150 or more. The middle half of electricians in Fort Wayne earn between $50,060 and $92,490.
- $43K10th
- $50K25th
- $71KMedian
- $92K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,510 | $5,792 | $33.42 |
| Median | $71,290 | $5,941 | $34.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,060 | $4,172 | $24.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,490 | $7,708 | $44.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Fort Wayne vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Fort Wayne 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 +13% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne | $69,510 | $71,290 | $42,720 | $95,150 | 1,260 |
| 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 Fort Wayne
On the average salary of $69,510, a single filer in Fort Wayne takes home about $54,586 a year, or $4,549 a month and $2,099 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Is Fort Wayne a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fort Wayne area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $69,510 buys what about $75,087 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Fort Wayne ($47,700). A typical home costs $259,816, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Indiana cities
Fort Wayne ranks 9th 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 Fort Wayne: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Fort Wayne?
$33.42 an hour on average, and $34.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Fort Wayne?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Fort Wayne?
About $54,586 a year ($4,549 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,510. Includes Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
Do electricians earn more in Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne, IN (23060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 Fort Wayne's local income tax (1.59%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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