Helpers--Electricians Salary in Detroit, MI

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

Median annual salary $40,220 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.34
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $61,530
National median $39,890

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $40,220
    50th (median)
    $40,220
    75th
    $44,310
    90th
    $61,530

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Helpers--Electricians salary vs area income 54% Median Helpers--Electricians salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Helpers--Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $74,260
    St. Louis, MO-IL $62,710
    Rhode Island $60,860
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,860
    Missouri $56,870
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $56,070

    Nearby metros — Helpers--Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Missouri $56,870
    Midland, TX $47,290
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $46,280
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $43,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $42,450
    Michigan $40,220

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians$80,330
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Helpers--Electricians make per hour in Detroit?

    The median hourly wage for Helpers--Electricians in Detroit, MI is $19.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.37 or more per hour.

    Is Detroit above or below average for Helpers--Electricians salaries?

    The median Helpers--Electricians salary in Detroit, MI is 0.8% above the national median of $39,890. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Helpers--Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,220.