Electricians pay range in Midland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,630 or more. The middle half of electricians in Midland earn between $40,030 and $67,300.
- $36K10th
- $40K25th
- $51KMedian
- $67K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,480 | $4,790 | $27.63 |
| Median | $51,310 | $4,276 | $24.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,030 | $3,336 | $19.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,300 | $5,608 | $32.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Midland vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Electricians in Midland earn 22% less than the Michigan average ($73,840) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | $57,480 | $51,310 | $35,540 | $82,630 | 210 |
| 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 Midland
On the average salary of $57,480, a single filer in Midland takes home about $46,169 a year, or $3,847 a month and $1,776 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Midland a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Midland area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $57,480 buys what about $62,532 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Midland ($49,340). A typical home costs $247,026, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Michigan cities
Midland ranks 15th 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 Midland: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Midland?
$27.63 an hour on average, and $24.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Midland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Midland?
About $46,169 a year ($3,847 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,480.
Do electricians earn more in Midland than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Midland, MI (33220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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