Helpers--Electricians pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,270 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Indianapolis earn between $36,180 and $43,210.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $36KMedian
- $43K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,590 | $3,299 | $19.03 |
| Median | $36,210 | $3,018 | $17.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,180 | $3,015 | $17.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,210 | $3,601 | $20.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($39,480) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $39,590 | $36,210 | $33,020 | $52,270 | 570 |
| Indiana | $39,480 | $36,200 | $33,020 | $50,770 | 1,180 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $39,590, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $32,053 a year, or $2,671 a month and $1,233 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $39,590 buys what about $41,371 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$39,590
- Evansville$38,500
- Fort Wayne$37,950
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Indianapolis?
$19.04 an hour on average, and $17.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $32,053 a year ($2,671 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,590. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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