Electricians Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $77,050 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.05
10th percentile $40,500
90th percentile $94,030
Employed locally 1,230
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,500
    25th
    $49,950
    50th (median)
    $77,050
    75th
    $82,400
    90th
    $94,030

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 109% Median Electricians salary is 9% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $80,330
    Monroe, MI $78,920

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,090
    Carpenters $63,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,440
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,630
    Highway Maintenance Workers $50,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Lansing, MI is $37.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.98 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Lansing, MI is 23.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $40,500 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,950.