Electricians pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,260 or more. The middle half of electricians in Battle Creek earn between $51,080 and $81,640.
- $45K10th
- $51K25th
- $77KMedian
- $82K75th
- $86K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,190 | $5,766 | $33.26 |
| Median | $76,630 | $6,386 | $36.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $51,080 | $4,257 | $24.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,640 | $6,803 | $39.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Electricians in Battle Creek earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($73,840) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $69,190 | $76,630 | $44,650 | $86,260 | 230 |
| Michigan | $73,840 | $76,270 | $42,980 | $103,120 | 23,530 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Battle Creek
On the average salary of $69,190, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $54,177 a year, or $4,515 a month and $2,084 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $69,190 buys what about $76,418 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 12th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Monroe pays the most ($81,560).
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Battle Creek: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Battle Creek?
$33.26 an hour on average, and $36.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $51,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $54,177 a year ($4,515 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,190. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do electricians earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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 47-2111; area Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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