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Electrician Salary in Evansville, Indiana

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$61,590/ year

Median Electrician in Evansville, IN

$36,900
10th
$45,000
25th
$61,590
Median
$81,000
75th
$98,820
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$61,590
Total compensation (est.)
$70,829
Bonus range
$2,250 – $9,720
Mean salary
$65,285

How This Compares

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Evansville, IN median
$61,590
Indiana median
$62,822-2.0%
National median
$61,590

Cost of living in Evansville is 0% below the national average. Salary of $61,590 here is equivalent to $61,590 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$44,345-28.0%
3-5 years
$56,047-9.0%
6-10 years
$68,981+12.0%
10+ years
$84,994+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$54,199-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$61,590
Enterprise (5,000+)
$72,676+18.0%

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Electrician Salaries in Nearby Cities

Indianapolis, IN$54,199/yr
Fort Wayne, IN$61,590/yr
South Bend, IN$61,590/yr

Related Jobs in Evansville

Plumber$61,550/yr
HVAC Technician$57,300/yr
Carpenter$56,590/yr
Welder$47,010/yr
Pipefitter$61,550/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$30/hr
Monthly gross$5,133/mo
25th percentile$45,000/yr
75th percentile$81,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Indiana Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.5%-0.20

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrician salary in Evansville?

The median Electrician salary in Evansville is $61,590 per year, with a range from $45,000 at the 25th percentile to $81,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Electrician pay in Evansville compare to the national average?

Electrician salaries in Evansville are 0% above the national median of $61,590. After adjusting for Evansville's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $61,590 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Electrician salaries in Evansville?

In Evansville, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Electrician roles start around $36,900, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $98,820 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Evansville a good place for Electrician jobs?

Evansville offers a Electrician median of $61,590, which is 0% above the US median of $61,590. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Evansville is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Electrician salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Electrician in Evansville is $81,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.