Electricians Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $80,330 +28.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.62
10th percentile $44,640
90th percentile $102,850
Employed locally 11,840
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,640
    25th
    $58,260
    50th (median)
    $80,330
    75th
    $91,110
    90th
    $102,850

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 107% Median Electricians salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,090
    Bloomington, IL $86,650
    Ann Arbor, MI $82,020
    Minnesota $81,430
    Monroe, MI $78,920
    Flint, MI $78,840

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,100
    Carpenters $65,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,210
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $62,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Detroit, MI is $38.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.60 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Detroit, MI is 28.8% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Detroit?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,640 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,260.