Electricians pay range in Michigan City
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,690 or more. The middle half of electricians in Michigan City earn between $49,870 and $92,620.
- $45K10th
- $50K25th
- $65KMedian
- $93K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,690 | $5,891 | $33.99 |
| Median | $65,270 | $5,439 | $31.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,870 | $4,156 | $23.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,620 | $7,718 | $44.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Michigan City vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Electricians in Michigan City 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 +3% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan City | $70,690 | $65,270 | $45,310 | $98,690 | 130 |
| 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 Michigan City
On the average salary of $70,690, a single filer in Michigan City takes home about $55,459 a year, or $4,622 a month and $2,133 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 Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
Is Michigan City a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Michigan City area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.7), so the average $70,690 buys what about $77,103 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Michigan City ($45,540). A typical home costs $258,579, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Indiana cities
Michigan City ranks 7th 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 Michigan City: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Michigan City?
$33.99 an hour on average, and $31.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Michigan City?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Michigan City?
About $55,459 a year ($4,622 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,690. Includes Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
Do electricians earn more in Michigan City 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 Michigan City-La Porte, IN (33140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 Michigan City's local income tax (1.45%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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