Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
$36.69/hr ($76,320/yr) · typical $27.89 to $46.52
Openings: 1,100/yrApprentices: 3,540
Indiana trade pay
Indiana trade pay runs from $18.30/hr for landscapers to $36.69/hr for plumbers, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Plumbers earn the most at $36.69/hr ($76,320/yr). The state expects about 15,830 trade openings a year from 2024 to 2034, and the DOL counted 10,706 active apprentices in FY2024.
Top trade median
$36.69/hr
Plumbers
Trades published
10 of 10
BLS OEWS May 2025
Openings per year
15,830
2024 to 2034
Active apprentices
10,706
FY2024
State signals
What stands out in Indiana
Plumbers earn 20% more in Indiana than the national median of $30.67/hr, the biggest pay premium of the 10 trades with published state pay.
Maintenance workers lead Indiana hiring demand with about 3,620 openings a year, 23% of the 15,830 annual trade openings projected statewide.
Indiana ranks #6 nationally for active electricians apprentices, with 4,068 in FY2024.
All 10 trades in Indiana
Statewide medians from BLS OEWS May 2025, ranked by median hourly pay. Each row opens the national trade hub.
Electricians
$32.93/hr ($68,490/yr) · typical $24.04 to $43.89
Openings: 1,800/yrApprentices: 4,068
Carpenters
$30.23/hr ($62,870/yr) · typical $24.01 to $36.95
Openings: 1,530/yrApprentices: 1,838
HVAC Technicians
$29.05/hr ($60,430/yr) · typical $23.33 to $38.09
Openings: 790/yrApprentices: 240
Roofers
$27.88/hr ($57,980/yr) · typical $21.79 to $36.64
Openings: 260/yrApprentices: 229
Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
$24.16/hr ($50,260/yr) · typical $20.76 to $30.02
Openings: 460/yrApprentices: 390
Maintenance & Repair Workers
$23.99/hr ($49,890/yr) · typical $20.02 to $29.80
Openings: 3,620/yrApprentices: 234
Welders
$23.91/hr ($49,730/yr) · typical $21.94 to $29.19
Openings: 1,380/yrApprentices: 58
Automotive Service Technicians
$23.73/hr ($49,360/yr) · typical $18.51 to $30.15
Openings: 1,520/yrApprentices: 105
Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers
$18.30/hr ($38,070/yr) · typical $16.93 to $22.16
Openings: 3,370/yrApprentices: 4
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025. Openings: Projections Central, 2024-2034 average annual openings. Apprentices: DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024 active apprentices; trades the DOL did not publish show n/a.
Apprenticeship pipeline
Registered apprentices in Indiana
10,706 active apprentices across all 10 trades, per DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024. Top trades:
Electricians4,068
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters3,540
Carpenters1,838
Painters (Construction & Maintenance)390
HVAC Technicians240
Active apprentices, not new entrants. Find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
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Indiana trade pay questions
How much do trades workers make in Indiana?
Median pay for the 10 tracked trades in Indiana ranges from $18.30/hr for landscapers to $36.69/hr for plumbers, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Plumbers top the ranking at $36.69/hr, equal to $76,320/yr for full-time work. These are statewide medians; pay varies by city and experience.
Which trade pays the most in Indiana?
Plumbers lead Indiana at a median $36.69/hr ($76,320/yr a year), ahead of electricians at $32.93/hr. The full ranking below covers all 10 tracked trades from BLS OEWS May 2025 statewide data. Union scale, shift differentials, and overtime can push actual take-home above these medians.
How many trade job openings are there in Indiana?
Projections Central expects about 15,830 trade openings a year in Indiana from 2024 to 2034, across the 10 tracked trades. Maintenance workers lead with about 3,620 a year, followed by landscapers at 3,370. Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new job growth.
How do I start an apprenticeship in Indiana?
Start with a registered apprenticeship: paid on-the-job training plus classroom instruction, with wages rising as you learn. The DOL counted 10,706 active trade apprentices in Indiana in FY2024, including 4,068 electricians. Programs run three to five years; find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
Which Indiana cities pay trades workers the most?
None of the 25 tracked metros are in Indiana, so city-level pay rankings are not published here. The statewide medians above blend every metro and rural area in Indiana together into one statewide figure. Metro pay pages cover 18 states; Indiana figures are statewide only.