Several of Indiana’s cities had unusually high concentrations of electricians as of 2015 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics:
- Gary—3rd highest in the country
- Kokomo—4th highest in the country
The state of Indiana expects the number of jobs for electricians to increase by 15.4% in the ten-year period ending in 2022—higher than the predicted national rate of increase (Indiana Department of Workforce Development).
The economic forecast by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business predicts a stronger economic recovery in 2015 and attributes the Indianapolis real estate market as a source of growth. The area boasts construction projects in downtown and the suburban counties.
In 2015, the Indianapolis Business Journal referred to the downtown construction projects as a “deluge” that would avert a dry spell in construction. This article lists construction projects that are underway and will not be finished for quite some time. Thus, these projects pose opportunities for electricians:
- 21c hotel—$55 million project to build a 150-room hotel and redevelop Old City Hall into public space and an art gallery
- 360 Market Square—a $121 million project to build a 28-story tower with Whole Foods on the ground floor and 292 luxury apartments above
- Cummins Distribution Headquarters—a $30 million, 10-story office tower
Salaries for Residential Electricians Throughout Indiana
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics provides the range of salaries earned by electricians in urban and rural parts of Indiana. Highly skilled master electricians can expect to earn salaries at the highest end of these ranges (2015):
Salaries for Specialty Electricians in the Major Cities of Indiana
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics provides salaries for a number of different types of specialized electricians that work in the major cities of Indiana (2015). Those with the most education and experience tend to earn salaries at the upper end of the ranges shown here:
Electrical and Electronics Repairers Specializing in Commercial and Industrial Equipment:
- Evansville: $50,720 – $79,170
- Fort Wayne: $53,480 – $77,480
- Gary: $62,000 – $98,090
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson: $54,290 – $74,880
- Michigan City-La Porte: $57,520 – $78,180
- South Bend-Mishawaka: $49,550 – $79,670
Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers:
- Bloomington: $69,090 – $78,870
- Columbus: $44,800 – $76,580
- Fort Wayne: $64,310 – $92,740
- Gary: $69,230 – $81,430
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson: $70,940 – $90,860
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers:
- Evansville: $45,820 – $60,130
- Fort Wayne: $25,700 – $52,460
- Gary: $55,390 – $76,070
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson: $44,710 – $56,230
- South Bend-Mishawaka: $47,610 – $60,810
Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers:
- Evansville: $38,210 – $59,950
- Gary: $29,900 – $40,620
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson: $31,910 – $44,490
Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers Specializing in Motor Vehicles:
- Elkhart-Goshen: $19,840 – $42,510
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson: $29,510 – $48,540
Electrical and Electronics Repairers Specializing in Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay:
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson: $70,670 – $81,350
The statewide average for electricians in these specialized roles is shown in the table below:
Salaries for Electrician Apprentices in Urban and Rural Indiana
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development expects the number of jobs for electrician apprentices to increase by nearly 19% in the ten-year period ending in 2022. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics provides salary data for the occupational classification for “Electrician’s Helpers” throughout Indiana. This information is shown here to represent the wages earned during an electrical apprenticeship; 2015: