verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrician Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$76,270/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.67/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
23,530
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$79,269 #9 of 51

Electrician pay in Michigan, explained

Electricians in Michigan earn a median of $76,270 per year ($36.67 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $42,980, while the most experienced electricians reach about $103,120. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $76,270 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $76,270 is worth about $79,269 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #9 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,980
$20.66/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,270
$36.67/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,120
$49.58/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $76,270 $79,269
Wisconsin $76,540 $81,343 −$270
Indiana $68,490 $73,386 +$7,780
Ohio $64,700 $69,739 +$11,570

Electrician in Michigan: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Michigan?

Electricians in Michigan earn a median of $76,270 per year ($36.67 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Michigan pay electricians well?

At $76,270, Michigan pays 21% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 23,530 work in the state.

Electrician salary in other states

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