salary$80,480 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$44,550per year
Top pay (top 10%)$95,630per year
Jobs in the area1,140people work this job
Can a electrician afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 17.1% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a electrician in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $80,480 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $44,550 and $95,630.
Can a electrician afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 17.1% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.