SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — Kokomo
Kokomo, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electricians in Kokomo, IN is $91,290 per year, well above the national median of $63,190.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electricians in Kokomo, IN is $91,290 per year, well above the national median of $63,190. The gap of 44.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $79,820 and $95,690. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $54,450 and the ninetieth at $98,720.
Employment stands at 730, or 20.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Columbus leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $79,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 27th of 157 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,450 | −13.8% |
| 25th | $79,820 | +26.3% |
| Median (50th) | $91,290 | +44.5% |
| 75th | $95,690 | +51.4% |
| 90th | $98,720 | +56.2% |
| Mean | $84,460 | +33.7% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $79,670 | 290 | |
| 2 | Evansville | $79,240 | 1,170 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $78,540 | 580 | |
| 4 | Terre Haute | $77,650 | 380 | |
| 5 | South Bend | $74,150 | 750 | |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | $71,290 | 1,260 | |
| 7 | Muncie | $66,880 | 130 | |
| 8 | Bloomington | $65,660 | 210 | |
| 9 | Michigan City | $65,270 | 130 | |
| 10 | Indianapolis | $65,130 | 5,390 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kokomo run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $91,290 goes as far as $97,846 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 54.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,846US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,290 a year, 44.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,450 to $98,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 730 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $79,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electricians in Kokomo, IN?
The median annual wage is $91,290, or $43.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,190, so pay in Kokomo, IN is 44.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kokomo, IN earns more than $98,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $79,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 730 jobs in this occupation in Kokomo, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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