Electricians pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,370 or more. The middle half of electricians in Jackson earn between $47,900 and $85,210.
- $38K10th
- $48K25th
- $64KMedian
- $85K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,450 | $5,788 | $33.39 |
| Median | $63,540 | $5,295 | $30.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,900 | $3,992 | $23.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,210 | $7,101 | $40.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Electricians in Jackson earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($73,840) and about the same as the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $69,450 | $63,540 | $38,400 | $101,370 | 240 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $69,450, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $54,346 a year, or $4,529 a month and $2,090 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 Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $69,450 buys what about $75,671 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 11th 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 Jackson: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Jackson?
$33.39 an hour on average, and $30.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Jackson?
About $54,346 a year ($4,529 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,450. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do electricians earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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 Jackson's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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