Electrician Salary in Grand Rapids
Metro area wage data for electricians from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
How to become an electrician →Figures come from public sources and may not match the current contract; confirm with the local before making decisions.
No current union scale is available for the Grand Rapids electrician market. Contact IBEW Local 275 directly for current negotiated rates.
All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels
No union scale is published for this area yet. Ask the nearest local hall which agreement covers work here.
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What to expect →All electricians, union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $62,240 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $66,260 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $29.92 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $31.86 |
| Total Employed | 2,880 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
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Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (SOC 47-2111). How we build these figures →