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How much does an electric motor make in Detroit?

$48,480a year

Median yearly pay for electric motors in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $23.31 an hour or $4,040 a month.

Hourly
$23.31
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
40 of 58
Jobs in the area
210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,860Median: $48,480Highest 10%: $75,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,860$21.09
25th$46,750$22.48
Median$48,480$23.31
75th$67,950$32.67
90th$75,920$36.50

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for electric motors.

Grand Rapids, MI$46,410
Electric Motor salary in Michigan Electric Motor salary in all states

Related jobs in Detroit

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$106,600
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$104,400
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$100,100
Millwright$91,850
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,200
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$78,990
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$75,940
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$72,220
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$71,100
Radio$65,910
Salaries for every job in Detroit, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electric motor make an hour in Detroit?

The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $23.31 ($48,480 a year).

Do electric motors make more in Detroit than the national average?

No: $48,480 against $56,210 nationally, 14% less.

How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $48,440, so Detroit pays 0% more.

Where does Detroit rank for electric motor pay?

40 of 58 metro areas with data.

How much does an electric motor make starting out in Detroit?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,920 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.