Helpers--Electricians pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,760 or more. The middle half of helpers--electricians in Detroit earn between $37,990 and $52,760.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $45KMedian
- $53K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,020 | $3,835 | $22.12 |
| Median | $44,750 | $3,729 | $21.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,990 | $3,166 | $18.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,760 | $4,397 | $25.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Helpers--Electricians pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Helpers--electricians in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($44,800) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($44,080). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $42,670.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $46,020 | $44,750 | $37,990 | $52,760 | 220 |
| Michigan | $44,800 | $44,240 | $36,650 | $53,390 | 500 |
| United States | $44,080 | $42,670 | $33,020 | $58,340 | 63,630 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Helpers--Electricians salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $46,020, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $36,482 a year, or $3,040 a month and $1,403 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for helpers--electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $46,020 buys what about $45,883 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Helpers--Electricians salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Detroit$46,020
- Grand Rapids$43,930
Highest-paying cities for helpers--electricians
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($74,540).
- Seattle, WA$74,540
- San Francisco, CA$60,400
- St. Louis, MO$60,150
- San Diego, CA$54,260
- Portland, ME$54,150
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Helpers--Electricians salary in Detroit: questions
How much do helpers--electricians make an hour in Detroit?
$22.13 an hour on average, and $21.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level helpers--electricians salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the helpers--electricians take-home pay in Detroit?
About $36,482 a year ($3,040 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,020. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do helpers--electricians earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($44,080).
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; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.3%.
- 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 Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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