Electrician salary in Detroit, MI
Median pay, Detroit metro
$81,990/year
about $39.42 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $60,250 – $94,340
Half of electricians in the Detroit metro area earn more than $81,990 a year and half earn less. That's 30% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #6 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,660 | $22.43 |
| 25th | $60,250 | $28.97 |
| Median (50th) | $81,990 | $39.42 |
| 75th | $94,340 | $45.36 |
| 90th (top earners) | $107,330 | $51.60 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Detroit metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $60,250 ($28.97/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $60,250 to $94,340 ($28.97 to $45.36/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $94,340 ($45.36/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Detroit metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.