SOC 47-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electricians — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electricians in Terre Haute, IN is $77,650 per year, 22.9% 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 Terre Haute, IN is $77,650 per year, 22.9% above the national median of $63,190. Pay ranges from under $44,850 at the tenth percentile to more than $99,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,380 to $89,890.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 5.8 of every thousand jobs. Kokomo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $91,290. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 49th of 278 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,850 | −29.0% |
| 25th | $50,380 | −20.3% |
| Median (50th) | $77,650 | +22.9% |
| 75th | $89,890 | +42.3% |
| 90th | $99,510 | +57.5% |
| Mean | $72,040 | +14.0% |
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 | 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 Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $77,650 goes as far as $83,226 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,226US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,650 a year, 22.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $44,850 to $99,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 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 Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $77,650, or $37.33 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 Terre Haute, IN is 22.9% 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 Terre Haute, IN earns more than $99,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $44,850 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 380 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, 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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