CONSTRUCTION TRADES
PAY IN MICHIGAN.
BLS wage data for 16 of 17 trades in Michigan. Sorted by median hourly pay — highest first.
Millwright
SOC 49-9044 · 2,510 workers
$40.02
/hr median · 2024
Crane Operator
SOC 53-7021 · 1,210 workers
$37.07
/hr median · 2024
Pipefitter
SOC 47-2152 · 12,830 workers
$37.03
/hr median · 2024
Plumber
SOC 47-2152 · 12,830 workers
$37.03
/hr median · 2024
Construction Supervisor
SOC 47-1011 · 15,960 workers
$37.03
/hr median · 2024
Electrician
SOC 47-2111 · 24,670 workers
$34.94
/hr median · 2024
Boilermaker
SOC 47-2011 · 500 workers
$31.94
/hr median · 2024
Ironworker
SOC 47-2221 · 2,010 workers
$30.73
/hr median · 2024
Operating Engineer
SOC 47-2073 · 9,420 workers
$30.07
/hr median · 2024
Instrument Technician
SOC 49-9069 · 320 workers
$29.89
/hr median · 2024
Sheet Metal Worker
SOC 47-2211 · 4,590 workers
$29.65
/hr median · 2024
Carpenter
SOC 47-2031 · 21,550 workers
$29.52
/hr median · 2024
Painter
SOC 47-2141 · 4,930 workers
$23.73
/hr median · 2024
Welder
SOC 51-4121 · 13,640 workers
$23.53
/hr median · 2024
Roustabout (Oil/Gas)
SOC 47-5071 · 240 workers
$23.39
/hr median · 2024
Insulator
SOC 47-2131 · 740 workers
$21.97
/hr median · 2024
Derrick Operator
SOC 47-5011 · 70 workers
$21.76
/hr median · 2024