Electricians pay in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood

In Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI), the median pay for electricians is $29.92 an hour ($62,240 a year). About 2,880 people work in this job there.

$29.92Median hourly pay
$47,940–$79,420Middle half of workers, yearly
2,880People in this job in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($63,190). It is 18% lower than the Michigan median ($76,270).

Pay range for electricians in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (MI)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.51$38,490
25% of workers$23.05$47,940
Half of workers (median)$29.92$62,240
75% of workers$38.18$79,420
90% of workers$47.00$97,760

Electricians pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$81,99011,210
Ann Arbor$81,450610
Monroe$80,620150
Lansing-East Lansing$80,4801,140
Bay City$80,450210
Saginaw$79,860300
Flint$78,270790
Muskegon-Norton Shores$77,100340
Battle Creek$76,630230
Kalamazoo-Portage$65,690680
Niles$64,060240
Jackson$63,540240
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood (this page)$62,2402,880
Traverse City$61,650390
Midland$51,310210

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for electricians

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Apprenticeship (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +9.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 72,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.