Electricians pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,690 or more. The middle half of electricians in Indianapolis earn between $48,180 and $87,300.
- $42K10th
- $48K25th
- $65KMedian
- $87K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,210 | $5,768 | $33.27 |
| Median | $65,130 | $5,428 | $31.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,180 | $4,015 | $23.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,300 | $7,275 | $41.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($70,820) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $69,210 | $65,130 | $41,610 | $98,690 | 5,390 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $69,210, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $54,095 a year, or $4,508 a month and $2,081 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 Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $69,210 buys what about $72,323 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 10th 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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Indianapolis?
$33.28 an hour on average, and $31.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $54,095 a year ($4,508 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,210. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do electricians earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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