Indiana Electrician Pay by Trade
Updated 2026-10-29 · 2 trades with 5+ disclosed-pay postings
The Indiana electrician labor market
Indiana is a manufacturing-and-logistics electrician market where the Indianapolis commercial base meets one of the densest industrial belts in the Midwest. Indianapolis brings hospital systems (IU Health, Eskenazi), downtown commercial work, airport-area logistics, and the state's largest data center pipeline — hyperscale developers targeting the Indy metro for central-U.S. latency and power. Northwest Indiana adds steel (Gary, Burns Harbor) and refinery maintenance; the I-69 corridor (Bloomington, Crane Naval Base) contributes cleared defense-electrical work; and the RV capital around Elkhart sustains manufacturing maintenance crews. The Stellantis–Samsung SDI battery plants in Kokomo are building a new EV-battery electrical niche with multi-year construction and maintenance demand. Licensing is local — Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville each enforce journeyman requirements with no statewide ticket — a patchwork that rewards multi-city credentials. Union density is solid in Indianapolis and Gary and on industrial work (locals include Local 481 Indianapolis, Local 697 Gary/Hammond, Local 725 Terre Haute, and Local 305 Fort Wayne); state prevailing wage was repealed in 2015, so public-work premiums depend on federal funding. Data centers are the growth edge, scaling in the Indy suburbs and along the I-65 corridor. Workforce dynamics track manufacturing cycles with a battery-plant kicker: experienced industrial hands are scarce, apprentice pipelines are expanding, and the Kokomo complex is pulling travelers on premium packages. For electricians, the Kokomo battery plants and Indy data center builds lead on rate; Indianapolis commercial and northwest Indiana steel maintenance offer the deepest steady benches.
| Trade | Median ($/hr) | Middle 50% ($/hr) | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journeyman Electrician | $38 | $35.75–$39.13 | 6 |
| Industrial Electrician | $45 | $38–$45 | 5 |
Medians come from active postings with disclosed pay; each trade page compares them against BLS OES and IBEW scales. How we calculate pay →
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Frequently asked questions
What does an electrician make in Indiana?
Based on 6 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for journeyman electrician work in Indiana is $38.00/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $32.93/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Indiana?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Lebanon. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $38.00/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Indiana?
Among employers with repeated postings in Indiana, NCW show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Indiana electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Indiana for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Indiana?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Indiana prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Indiana right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 6 disclosed-pay journeyman electrician postings in Indiana. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.