Helpers--Electricians Salary in Michigan

Helpers--electricians in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $46,020 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($43,930), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $44,800 and the median at $44,240 for 500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$46,020
Grand Rapids$43,930

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$46,020	$44,750	$37,990	$36,482	100
Grand Rapids	$43,930	$43,010	$36,650	$35,285	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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