How much does an electrician make in Michigan?
$76,270a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Michigan. That is $36.67 an hour or $6,356 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.67
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,980Median: $76,270Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,980 | $20.66 | |
| 25th | $50,360 | $24.21 | |
| Median | $76,270 | $36.67 | |
| 75th | $92,300 | $44.38 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.58 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $81,990 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $81,450 |
| Monroe, MI | $80,620 |
| Lansing, MI | $80,480 |
| Bay City, MI | $80,450 |
| Saginaw, MI | $79,860 |
| Flint, MI | $78,270 |
| Muskegon, MI | $77,100 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $76,630 |
| South Bend, IN | $74,150 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $65,690 |
| Niles, MI | $64,060 |
| Jackson, MI | $63,540 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $62,240 |
| Traverse City, MI | $61,650 |
| Midland, MI | $51,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 11. New Jersey | $77,250 |
| 12. Montana | $76,760 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $76,540 |
| 14. Michigan | $76,270 |
| 15. California | $76,160 |
| 16. Wyoming | $76,120 |
| 17. Maine | $75,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $36.67 ($76,270 a year).
Do electricians make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $76,270 against $63,190 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Michigan rank for electrician pay?
Michigan ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays electricians the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $81,990 a year.
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.