Journeyman Electrician Pay in Indiana
Updated 2026-10-31 · Based on 6 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 8 postings in the last 90 days, up 13% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 9 active journeyman electricians openings in Indiana, 6 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $38, with the middle 50% earning $35.75–$39.13.
Compared to the national median of $37.63/hr, Indiana pays 0.98% above average.
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481 Indianapolis, Local 697 Gary/Hammond, Local 725 Terre Haute, and Local 305 Fort Wayne); state prevailing wage was repealed in 2015, so public-work premiums depend on federal funding.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.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Indiana Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $32.93, 75th percentile $43.89, 90th percentile $47.75.
Source: BLS OES Indiana (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($38/hr) runs 15% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
| Local | City | Journeyman base ($/hr) | Contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 697 | Merrillville | $55.80 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
| 153 | South Bend | $49.30 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
| 16 | Evansville | $49.11 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
| 531 | Michigan City | $49 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 481 | Indianapolis | $45.45 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $38 | $32.93 | $45.23 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $35.75 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $39.13 | $43.89 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $47.75 | — |
| Sample size | 6 postings | OES survey | 10 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 6 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 10 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying journeyman electricians openings in Indiana
- License Texas Electrical Journeyman in Bellville and Needville, TX — Tradesmen International · $48–$48/hr
- ELECTRICIANS NEEDED IN HUBBARD, TEXAS!! OT & LONG TERM! — NCW · $34–$45/hr
- JMA & FOREMAN INDUSTIAL ELECTRICIANS NEEDED IN AL!! OT & PD AVAILABLE! — NCW · $36–$40/hr
- FM & JMA ELECTRICIANS NEEDED IN ABILENE, TEXAS!! LOTS OF OT! — NCW · $36–$40/hr
- JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIANS — Finish Line Staffing (Lebanon) · $35–$35/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Stellantis–Samsung SDI battery plants (Kokomo) (industrial)
- Indianapolis metro data center pipeline (data center)
- Northwest Indiana steel and refinery maintenance (industrial)
- Crane Naval Base cleared electrical sustainment (industrial)
IBEW locals in Indiana
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- Tradesmen International – Solar Electrical Laborer to start Monday 10/26 in Milford, UT – $23/hr (IN) View posting →
- NCW – FM & JMA ELECTRICIANS NEEDED IN ABILENE, TEXAS!! LOTS OF OT! – $36 – $40/hr (IN) View posting →
- Tradesmen International – License Texas Electrical Journeyman in Bellville and Needville, TX – $48/hr (IN) View posting →
Top employers hiring journeyman electricians in Indiana
Journeyman Electrician openings in Indiana
Frequently asked questions
What does a journeyman electrician earn in Indiana?
Based on 6 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $38, with the middle 50% earning $35.75–$39.13. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Indiana median of $32.93 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 10 in-state locals median $45.23/hr.
How does Indiana compare to the national median?
Indiana pays 0.98% above the national median of $37.63/hr for journeyman electricians.
Who pays journeyman electricians the most in Indiana?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are NCW (3 postings), Tradesmen International (2 postings), Finish Line Staffing (1 posting).
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.
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