salary$62,240 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$38,490per year
Top pay (top 10%)$97,760per year
Jobs in the area2,880people work this job
Can a electrician afford Grand Rapids?
Expensive. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 33.8% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a electrician in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $62,240 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $38,490 and $97,760.
Can a electrician afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 33.8% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.