Electricians Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,120 -2% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $37,510
90th percentile $92,530
Employed locally 750
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,510
    25th
    $45,830
    50th (median)
    $61,120
    75th
    $74,430
    90th
    $92,530

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$46,660
    Carpenters$56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$75,260
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$58,560
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$50,130
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$59,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southern Michigan is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.44 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Southern Michigan is 2% below 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,510 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,830.