Electricians Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $63,970 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.76
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $96,260
Employed locally 710
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $49,570
    50th (median)
    $63,970
    75th
    $85,280
    90th
    $96,260

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 91% Median Electricians salary is 9% below 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $80,330
    Monroe, MI $78,920

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,740
    Construction Laborers $48,650
    Carpenters $60,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,020
    Sheet Metal Workers $89,550
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Kalamazoo, MI is $30.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.51 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 2.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,570.