SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — South Bend
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in South Bend, IN comes to $74,150 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,190 by 17.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in South Bend, IN comes to $74,150 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,190 by 17.3%. Pay ranges from under $43,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,010 to $95,750.
The area has 750 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.17 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Kokomo records the highest median at $91,290. Of the 387 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 97th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,100 | −31.8% |
| 25th | $49,010 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $74,150 | +17.3% |
| 75th | $95,750 | +51.5% |
| 90th | $100,610 | +59.2% |
| Mean | $71,950 | +13.9% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo | $91,290 | 730 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $79,670 | 290 | |
| 3 | Evansville | $79,240 | 1,170 | |
| 4 | Lafayette | $78,540 | 580 | |
| 5 | Terre Haute | $77,650 | 380 | |
| 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 South Bend run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $74,150 goes as far as $79,475 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,475US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,150 a year, 17.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,100 to $100,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kokomo, at $91,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electricians in South Bend, IN?
The median annual wage is $74,150, or $35.65 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 South Bend, IN is 17.3% 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 South Bend, IN earns more than $100,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,100 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 Kokomo, at $91,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 750 jobs in this occupation in South Bend, 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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