Electricians pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,630 or more. The middle half of electricians in Lansing earn between $55,980 and $89,910.
- $45K10th
- $56K25th
- $80KMedian
- $90K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,530 | $6,211 | $35.83 |
| Median | $80,480 | $6,707 | $38.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,980 | $4,665 | $26.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,910 | $7,492 | $43.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Electricians in Lansing earn about the same as the Michigan average ($73,840) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $74,530 | $80,480 | $44,550 | $95,630 | 1,140 |
| 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 Lansing
On the average salary of $74,530, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $57,654 a year, or $4,804 a month and $2,217 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Is Lansing a good place for electricians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lansing area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.0), so the average $74,530 buys what about $78,460 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Lansing ($52,800). A typical home costs $250,377, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 6th 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 Lansing: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Lansing?
$35.83 an hour on average, and $38.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Lansing?
About $57,654 a year ($4,804 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,530. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do electricians earn more in Lansing than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 Lansing's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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