Electricians pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,100 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,610 or more. The middle half of electricians in South Bend earn between $49,010 and $95,750.
- $43K10th
- $49K25th
- $74KMedian
- $96K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,950 | $5,996 | $34.59 |
| Median | $74,150 | $6,179 | $35.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,010 | $4,084 | $23.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,750 | $7,979 | $46.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Electricians in South Bend 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 +17% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $71,950 | $74,150 | $43,100 | $100,610 | 750 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $71,950, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $56,077 a year, or $4,673 a month and $2,157 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $56,635 | $4,720 |
| Working in IN | $56,077 | $4,673 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $71,950 buys what about $77,484 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 4th 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 South Bend: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in South Bend?
$34.59 an hour on average, and $35.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,100 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in South Bend?
About $56,077 a year ($4,673 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,950. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do electricians earn more in South Bend 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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