What do skilled trades pay in Indiana in 2026?
Median pay for 30 skilled trades in Indiana (BLS OEWS May 2025).
In 2026, the highest-paying skilled trades in Indiana are Power-Line Worker (~$102,040) and Elevator Installer (~$92,390), across 30 trades tracked (BLS OEWS May 2025). Last updated June 2026.
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Highest median pay
Power-Line Worker
$102,040
Most jobs
Construction Laborer
28,600 jobs
Across 30 trades: $42,810–$102,040 (median $62,070).
Trades ranked by pay in Indiana
| # | Trade | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Power-Line Worker | $102,040 |
| 2 | Elevator Installer | $92,390 |
| 3 | Boilermaker | $91,410 |
| 4 | Construction Equipment Operator | $79,580 |
| 5 | Millwright | $77,140 |
| 6 | Plumber | $76,320 |
| 7 | Pipelayer | $73,580 |
| 8 | Brickmason | $73,110 |
| 9 | Insulation Worker | $72,220 |
| 10 | Ironworker | $70,130 |
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| 11 | Electrician | $68,490 |
| 12 | Rebar Worker | $64,650 |
| 13 | Sheet Metal Worker | $64,040 |
| 14 | Industrial Machinery Mechanic | $63,950 |
| 15 | Carpenter | $62,870 |
| 16 | Cement Mason | $61,270 |
| 17 | HVAC Technician | $60,430 |
| 18 | Glazier | $60,210 |
| 19 | Telecom Line Installer | $58,920 |
| 20 | Roofer | $57,980 |
| 21 | Plasterer | $53,930 |
| 22 | Floor Layer | $50,720 |
| 23 | Painter | $50,260 |
| 24 | Construction Laborer | $50,070 |
| 25 | Drywall Installer | $49,810 |
| 26 | Welder | $49,730 |
| 27 | Tile & Stone Setter | $48,450 |
| 28 | Hazardous Materials Removal Worker | $46,680 |
| 29 | Solar Installer | $46,140 |
| 30 | Taper | $42,810 |
Where is the union premium biggest in Indiana?
Named locals and the premium over the BLS all-worker median.
We don't have union scale data for Indiana across our trades yet — these trades are predominantly non-union, or we haven't added IBEW/UA data. Submitting your pay helps build complete data for Indiana.
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