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Skilled trade pay in Michigan

15 metros · 40 trades · BLS, May 2025

15metros
40trades

Metros

Ann ArborMICHIGAN · MI23 trades$62,490 typical pay
Battle CreekMICHIGAN · MI19 trades$58,810 typical pay
Bay CityMICHIGAN · MI19 trades$58,060 typical pay
DetroitMICHIGAN · MI40 trades$61,280 typical pay
FlintMICHIGAN · MI22 trades$61,570 typical pay
Grand RapidsMICHIGAN · MI38 trades$57,795 typical pay
JacksonMICHIGAN · MI18 trades$54,015 typical pay
KalamazooMICHIGAN · MI27 trades$59,280 typical pay
LansingMICHIGAN · MI30 trades$60,065 typical pay
MidlandMICHIGAN · MI15 trades$56,490 typical pay
MonroeMICHIGAN · MI18 trades$59,545 typical pay
MuskegonMICHIGAN · MI21 trades$55,700 typical pay
NilesMICHIGAN · MI20 trades$55,755 typical pay
SaginawMICHIGAN · MI21 trades$59,000 typical pay
Traverse CityMICHIGAN · MI25 trades$59,230 typical pay

Trades in Michigan

Typical median across Michigan metros.

Elevator Installer$106,610
Electrical Lineworker$104,195
Plumber$78,210
Electrician$77,100
Construction Supervisor$76,040
Telecom Line Installer$76,010
Plasterer$75,930
Sheet Metal Worker$72,370
Building Inspector$70,885
Brickmason$66,080
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$63,510
Ironworker$62,870
Telecom Equipment Installer$61,870
Heavy Equipment Operator$61,730
Diesel Mechanic$61,240
Carpenter$61,060
Rigger$60,625
HVAC Technician$60,170
Drywall Installer$59,450
Concrete Finisher$58,325
Roofer$57,810
Painter$53,400
Machinist$52,360
Septic & Sewer Technician$52,035
Auto Body Repairer$51,660
Flooring Installer$49,930
Appliance Repair Technician$49,820
Paving Equipment Operator$49,450
Welder$49,420
Auto Mechanic$49,310
Construction Laborer$49,000
Fence Installer$48,350
Solar Installer$48,020
Tile Setter$47,800
Glazier$47,680
Maintenance Technician$46,850
Insulation Installer$46,390
Hazmat Removal Worker$46,015
Pest Control Technician$45,110
Landscaper$37,320

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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