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How much does an electrician make in Fort Wayne?

$71,290a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area. That is $34.27 an hour or $5,941 a month.

Hourly
$34.27
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
132 of 390
Jobs in the area
1,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,720Median: $71,290Highest 10%: $95,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$42,720$20.54
25th$50,060$24.07
Median$71,290$34.27
75th$92,490$44.47
90th$95,150$45.75

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Chicago, IL$102,400
Kokomo, IN$91,290
Columbus, IN$79,670
Evansville, IN$79,240
Lafayette, IN$78,540
Terre Haute, IN$77,650
South Bend, IN$74,150
Muncie, IN$66,880
Bloomington, IN$65,660
Michigan City, IN$65,270
Indianapolis, IN$65,130
Cincinnati, OH$63,490
Louisville, KY$62,440
Elkhart, IN$58,640
Electrician salary in Indiana Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Fort Wayne

Same field, median yearly pay.

Paving$95,510
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$81,760
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$77,450
Plumber$77,110
Construction and Building Inspector$67,680
Structural Iron and Steel Worker$67,530
Brickmason and Blockmason$64,240
Sheet Metal Worker$61,430
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$60,580
Carpenter$60,400
Salaries for every job in Fort Wayne, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Fort Wayne?

The median hourly pay in the Fort Wayne, IN metro area is $34.27 ($71,290 a year).

Do electricians make more in Fort Wayne than the national average?

Yes: $71,290 against $63,190 nationally, 13% more.

How does Fort Wayne compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $68,490, so Fort Wayne pays 4% more.

Where does Fort Wayne rank for electrician pay?

132 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Fort Wayne?

The lowest-paid 10% make $42,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,150 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.