Skilled Trade Salaries in Michigan

2025 BLS data for 50 trades across 1 Michigan metro.

Michigan Metro Areas

Trade Salaries in Michigan

#	Trade	Avg Median	Score	Cities
1	Elevator Mechanic	$108,274	89	1
2	Construction Manager	$103,783	83	1
3	Power Line Installer	$85,790	90	1
4	Underwater Welder	$81,669	70	1
5	Electrical Power-Line Tech	$81,167	90	1
6	Aircraft Mechanic	$80,116	75	1
7	Pile Driver Operator	$72,359	66	1
8	Boilermaker	$69,644	61	1
9	Fire Sprinkler Fitter	$69,558	77	1
10	Steamfitter	$69,093	70	1
11	Crane Operator	$68,748	75	1
12	Wind Turbine Technician	$66,382	95	1
13	Ironworker	$64,916	68	1
14	Electrician	$64,745	77	1
15	Building Inspector	$64,713	63	1
16	Industrial Machinery Mechanic	$64,110	73	1
17	Industrial Electrician	$64,024	76	1
18	Telecommunications Tech	$63,282	72	1
19	Pipefitter	$62,517	72	1
20	Millwright	$61,610	68	1
21	Refrigeration Mechanic	$61,359	75	1
22	Carpenter	$61,203	62	1
23	Plumber	$61,084	76	1
24	HVAC Technician	$60,268	82	1
25	Tool and Die Maker	$59,677	52	1
26	Drywall Installer	$57,398	55	1
27	Mason (Bricklayer)	$55,754	56	1
28	Diesel Mechanic	$55,569	65	1
29	Sheet Metal Worker	$55,260	61	1
30	Well Driller	$55,236	56	1
31	Structural Welder	$54,320	63	1
32	Heavy Equipment Operator	$53,257	63	1
33	Insulation Worker	$52,996	63	1
34	Maintenance Mechanic	$52,996	62	1
35	Machinist	$52,203	59	1
36	Floor Layer	$52,114	55	1
37	Glazier	$51,967	57	1
38	Environmental Engineering Tech	$51,857	67	1
39	Auto Mechanic	$50,828	52	1
40	Locksmith	$49,634	49	1
41	Plasterer	$49,383	46	1
42	Welder	$49,210	59	1
43	Painter (Construction)	$48,562	47	1
44	Septic Tank Servicer	$48,268	50	1
45	Tile Setter	$48,005	51	1
46	Concrete Finisher	$47,934	56	1
47	Solar PV Installer	$47,056	84	1
48	Roofer	$46,234	52	1
49	CNC Machine Operator	$43,408	47	1
50	Scaffold Builder	$43,224	47	1

About Trade Pay in Michigan

Michigan has 1 metro area tracked across 50 skilled trades. The highest-paying trade is Elevator Mechanic with an average median of $108,274. See the national rankings for comparison, or compare cities across states.