Electrician Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median electrician in the Grand Rapids area earns $62,240 a year ($29.92 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($63,190) and 18% below the Michigan median ($76,270). Half of the 2,880 electricians there earn between $47,940 and $79,420.
Median $62,240
10th: $38,49090th: $97,760
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,490 | $42,980 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $47,940 | $50,360 | $49,430 |
| Median | $62,240 | $76,270 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $79,420 | $92,300 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $97,760 | $103,120 | $108,510 |
| Average | $66,260 | $73,840 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 2,880 | 23,530 | 757,220 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- Detroit, MI: $81,990
- Portland, OR: $105,090
- Chicago, IL: $102,350
- Seattle, WA: $101,780
- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- Minneapolis, MN: $81,890
- Boston, MA: $79,910
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.