Industrial Electrician Pay in Michigan
Updated 2026-10-30 · Based on 6 active job postings with disclosed pay · Compared to BLS OES data · 7 postings in the last 90 days, down 57% vs. run rate
ElectricianDB tracks 9 active industrial electricians openings in Michigan, 6 with disclosed pay. Median hourly pay is $62.50, with the middle 50% earning $58.75–$62.50.
Compared to the national median of $38/hr, Michigan pays 64.47% above average.
The Michigan electrician labor market
Michigan is an industrial electrician market rebuilding itself around batteries and advanced manufacturing. The Detroit metro's commercial base — downtown redevelopment, hospital systems, airport work — provides steady volume, but the growth story is the EV transition: Ford's BlueOval battery park in Marshall, GM's Ultium Cells plant in Lansing, and a supplier ecosystem retooling across the I-75 corridor are creating industrial electrical demand at a scale not seen since the postwar plant-building era. Southeastern Michigan's engineering center (Ford, GM, Stellantis technical campuses) sustains controls and instrumentation electricians, while the Thumb region's wind farms and the state's growing data center interest around Detroit add specialty layers. Licensing is state-level for journeymen and masters through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs with consistent enforcement — portable statewide, a genuine credential that supports rates. Union density is high in Detroit and on industrial work (locals include Local 58 Detroit, Local 252 Ann Arbor, Local 445 Battle Creek, Local 498 Traverse City, and Local 692 Bay City/Saginaw); project labor agreements cover the battery plants, putting union scale at the center of the biggest opportunity. Michigan prevailing wage was repealed in 2018, so public-work rates now follow the market except on federally funded jobs — a structural break from the state's past that holds down school and municipal premiums. Workforce dynamics are defined by the auto industry's skilled-trades pipeline aging out just as battery plants need thousands of electricians: contractors report the tightest industrial-ticket market in a generation, apprentice applications are surging, and traveling journeymen are backfilling maintenance and construction roles statewide. For electricians, the battery-plant corridor from Marshall to Lansing is the rate leader; Detroit commercial work offers the deepest year-round bench.
Government data (BLS)
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports Michigan Electricians wages (May 2025 OES): median $36.67, 75th percentile $44.38, 90th percentile $49.58.
Source: BLS OES Michigan (May 2025 OES)
Our postings median ($62.50/hr) runs 70% above the BLS statewide median — posted openings skew toward higher-paying roles than the survey average.
Union data (IBEW)
| Local | City | Journeyman base ($/hr) | Contract | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Detroit | $54.07 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 252 | Ann Arbor | $48.74 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 665 | Lansing | $47 | 2026 | asksparkyai.com |
| 948 | Flint | $44.83 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
| 131 | Kalamazoo | $42.78 | 2025 | asksparkyai.com |
Pay comparison
| Metric | Our Data | BLS | IBEW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ($/hr) | $62.50 | $36.67 | $42.75 |
| 25th percentile ($/hr) | $58.75 | — | — |
| 75th percentile ($/hr) | $62.50 | $44.38 | — |
| 90th percentile ($/hr) | — | $49.58 | — |
| Sample size | 6 postings | OES survey | 11 locals |
| Source | ElectricianDB | BLS OES | Listed above |
Why the columns differ: our percentiles come from 6 live postings (median + middle 50%). The BLS column shows the three percentiles our dataset carries (median, 75th, 90th) — BLS publishes more than we import. IBEW figures are journeyman base rates (median across 11 in-state locals), not survey percentiles. How we calculate pay →
Highest-paying industrial electricians openings in Michigan
- Licensed Journeyman Electricians - Start Immediately - Michigan - $65/hr DOE + Per Diem - Overtime!!! — Lead Staffing (Burton) · $65–$65/hr
- Licensed Journeyman Electricians - Start Immediately - Michigan - $60-65/hr DOE + Per Diem - Overtime!!! — Lead Staffing (Burton) · $60–$65/hr
- Licensed Journeyman Electricians - Start Immediately - Michigan - $60-65/hr DOE- Overtime!!! — Lead Staffing (Burton) · $60–$65/hr
- Journeyman Electricians - Start Immediately - Michigan - $60-65/hr DOE + Per Diem - Overtime!!! — Lead Staffing (Burton) · $60–$65/hr
- Licensed Journeyman Electricians - Start Immediately - Michigan - $55-60/hr - Overtime!!! — Lead Staffing (Burton) · $55–$60/hr
Active projects driving demand
- Ford BlueOval battery park (Marshall) (industrial)
- GM Ultium Cells plant (Lansing) (industrial)
- Detroit commercial redevelopment and hospital pipeline (commercial)
- Thumb region wind farms and grid interconnection (utility)
IBEW locals in Michigan
Sample postings
Pay above is sourced from active postings including:
- Mid Volt – Journeyman electricians needed $48hr – $48/hr (MI) View posting →
- Lead Staffing – Journeyman Electricians - Start Immediately - Michigan - $60-65/hr DOE + Per Diem - Overtime!!! – $60 – $65/hr (Burton, MI) View posting →
- Lead Staffing – Licensed Journeyman Electricians - Start Immediately - Michigan - $65/hr DOE + Per Diem - Overtime!!! – $65/hr (Burton, MI) View posting →
Top employers hiring industrial electricians in Michigan
Industrial Electrician openings in Michigan
Frequently asked questions
What does a industrial electrician earn in Michigan?
Based on 6 active postings on ElectricianDB, median hourly pay is $62.50, with the middle 50% earning $58.75–$62.50. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a Michigan median of $36.67 for Electricians (May 2025 OES). IBEW journeyman base rates across 11 in-state locals median $42.75/hr.
How does Michigan compare to the national median?
Michigan pays 64.47% above the national median of $38/hr for industrial electricians.
Who pays industrial electricians the most in Michigan?
Among employers with disclosed pay, the most active are Lead Staffing (5 postings).
What does an electrician make in Michigan?
Based on 6 disclosed-pay postings tracked by ElectricianDB, the median hourly pay for industrial electrician work in Michigan is $62.50/hr. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a statewide electrician median of $36.67/hr.
Where are the highest-paying electrician jobs in Michigan?
The strongest recent postings cluster around Burton. Top-end rates on active postings run above the $62.50/hr median — see the highest-paying openings listed on this page for current examples.
Which employers pay electricians the most in Michigan?
Among employers with repeated postings in Michigan, Lead Staffing show the highest average disclosed minimums. Averages reflect posted ranges, not verified take-home pay.
Do you need a Michigan electrician license to work there?
Most states require a license for unsupervised electrical work, and requirements vary by state and municipality — see our step-by-step licensing pathway for Michigan for the exact hours, exam, and fees.
What's the prevailing wage for electricians in Michigan?
Prevailing-wage coverage depends on federal and state funding rules that differ by project and jurisdiction — see Michigan prevailing wage rates for the current determinations.
How many electrician jobs are posted in Michigan right now?
ElectricianDB is currently tracking 6 disclosed-pay industrial electrician postings in Michigan. Counts change as contractors post and fill roles.
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