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Electrician Salary in Michigan: Pay by City
Electricians in Michigan earned a median $36.67 an hour, or $76,270 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $24.21 to $44.38 an hour, and the top tenth earned $49.58 or more. That is 21% above the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $20.66
- 25th
- $24.21
- Median
- $36.67
- 75th
- $44.38
- 90th
- $49.58
- 10th
- $42,980
- 25th
- $50,360
- Median
- $76,270
- 75th
- $92,300
- 90th
- $103,120
Which Michigan cities pay electricians the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn has the highest median of the 10 metro areas below, $39.42 an hour; Traverse City has the lowest, $29.64.[1]
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$39.42 · 11,210
- Ann Arbor$39.16 · 610
- Lansing-East Lansing$38.69 · 1,140
- Saginaw$38.39 · 300
- Flint$37.63 · 790
- Muskegon-Norton Shores$37.07 · 340
- Kalamazoo-Portage$31.58 · 680
- Jackson$30.55 · 240
- Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$29.92 · 2,880
- Traverse City$29.64 · 390
The 10 largest of 15 metro areas with electrician data, by employment.
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Michigan?
Between 10% and 25% do. $100,000 falls between the 75th percentile ($92,300) and the 90th ($103,120).[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.66 | $42,980 |
| 25th | $24.21 | $50,360 |
| Median | $36.67 | $76,270 |
| 75th | $44.38 | $92,300 |
| 90th | $49.58 | $103,120 |
| Mean | $35.50 | $73,840 |
How much do new electricians make in Michigan?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Michigan earned $20.66 an hour or less ($42,980 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $24.21 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Michigan?
Projections Central expects Michigan to go from 26,240 electrician jobs in 2024 to 27,710 in 2034, a change of 5.6%, with about 2,450 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 26,240 | 27,710 | 5.6% | 2,450 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Michigan?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Michigan. Plumbers have the highest median, $38.56 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers | $38.56 | $80,190 | 14,120 |
| General Contractors | $37.59 | $78,180 | 16,660 |
| Electricians | $36.67 | $76,270 | 23,530 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.26 | $60,850 | 12,590 |
| Roofers | $28.62 | $59,530 | 3,090 |
Where to train in Michigan
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Michigan, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)