salary$65,130 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$41,610per year
Top pay (top 10%)$98,690per year
Jobs in the area5,390people work this job
Can a electrician afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 27.0% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a electrician in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $65,130 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $41,610 and $98,690.
Can a electrician afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 27.0% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.