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How much does an electrical make in Indianapolis?

$45,340a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $21.80 an hour or $3,778 a month.

Hourly
$21.80
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
106 of 232
Jobs in the area
2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,480Median: $45,340Highest 10%: $59,580
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,480$18.02
25th$39,890$19.18
Median$45,340$21.80
75th$48,210$23.18
90th$59,580$28.64

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Cincinnati, OH$47,500
Michigan City, IN$43,390
Louisville, KY$42,810
Evansville, IN$42,230
Chicago, IL$41,160
Fort Wayne, IN$41,060
Elkhart, IN$38,810
Lafayette, IN$38,730
South Bend, IN$38,050
Electrical salary in Indiana Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in Indianapolis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Power Plant Operator$109,100
Engine and Other Machine Assembler$80,200
Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$79,160
Petroleum Pump System Operator$78,350
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$76,080
Plant and System Operator$72,780
Crushing$63,800
Tool and Die Maker$62,040
Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender$61,020
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$58,530
Salaries for every job in Indianapolis, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in Indianapolis?

The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $21.80 ($45,340 a year).

Do electricals make more in Indianapolis than the national average?

No: $45,340 against $45,850 nationally, 1% less.

How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $42,810, so Indianapolis pays 6% more.

Where does Indianapolis rank for electrical pay?

106 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in Indianapolis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,580 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.