Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters
$38.56/hr ($80,190/yr) · typical $27.93 to $45.86
Openings: 1,150/yrApprentices: 1,861
Michigan trade pay
Michigan trade pay runs from $18.33/hr for landscapers to $38.56/hr for plumbers, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Plumbers earn the most at $38.56/hr ($80,190/yr). The state expects about 20,470 trade openings a year from 2024 to 2034, and the DOL counted 8,311 active apprentices in FY2024.
Top trade median
$38.56/hr
Plumbers
Trades published
10 of 10
BLS OEWS May 2025
Openings per year
20,470
2024 to 2034
Active apprentices
8,311
FY2024
Tracked metros
1
Detroit
State signals
What stands out in Michigan
Plumbers earn 26% more in Michigan than the national median of $30.67/hr, the biggest pay premium of the 10 trades with published state pay.
Landscapers lead Michigan hiring demand with about 4,940 openings a year, 24% of the 20,470 annual trade openings projected statewide.
Michigan ranks #8 nationally for active electricians apprentices, with 3,572 in FY2024.
All 10 trades in Michigan
Statewide medians from BLS OEWS May 2025, ranked by median hourly pay. Each row opens the national trade hub.
Electricians
$36.67/hr ($76,270/yr) · typical $24.21 to $44.38
Openings: 2,450/yrApprentices: 3,572
Carpenters
$29.66/hr ($61,680/yr) · typical $23.80 to $35.09
Openings: 1,990/yrApprentices: 1,557
HVAC Technicians
$29.26/hr ($60,850/yr) · typical $23.09 to $37.40
Openings: 1,360/yrApprentices: 293
Roofers
$28.62/hr ($59,530/yr) · typical $23.02 to $37.56
Openings: 290/yrApprentices: 439
Automotive Service Technicians
$26.02/hr ($54,120/yr) · typical $21.00 to $32.26
Openings: 2,090/yrApprentices: 33
Painters (Construction & Maintenance)
$24.35/hr ($50,650/yr) · typical $21.78 to $30.27
Openings: 660/yrApprentices: 145
Welders
$24.03/hr ($49,990/yr) · typical $22.36 to $28.46
Openings: 1,320/yrApprentices: 64
Maintenance & Repair Workers
$22.87/hr ($47,580/yr) · typical $18.95 to $28.60
Openings: 4,220/yrApprentices: 343
Landscaping & Groundskeeping Workers
$18.33/hr ($38,120/yr) · typical $17.18 to $22.25
Openings: 4,940/yrApprentices: 4
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025. Openings: Projections Central, 2024-2034 average annual openings. Apprentices: DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024 active apprentices; trades the DOL did not publish show n/a.
Metro pay pages
Michigan metros with trade pay pages
City-level BLS pay with year-over-year change and worker-submitted rates.
- DetroitTrade pay in Detroit
Apprenticeship pipeline
Registered apprentices in Michigan
8,311 active apprentices across all 10 trades, per DOL Registered Apprenticeship, FY2024. Top trades:
Electricians3,572
Plumbers, Pipefitters & Steamfitters1,861
Carpenters1,557
Roofers439
Maintenance & Repair Workers343
Active apprentices, not new entrants. Find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
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Michigan trade pay questions
How much do trades workers make in Michigan?
Median pay for the 10 tracked trades in Michigan ranges from $18.33/hr for landscapers to $38.56/hr for plumbers, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Plumbers top the ranking at $38.56/hr, equal to $80,190/yr for full-time work. These are statewide medians; pay varies by city and experience.
Which trade pays the most in Michigan?
Plumbers lead Michigan at a median $38.56/hr ($80,190/yr a year), ahead of electricians at $36.67/hr. The full ranking below covers all 10 tracked trades from BLS OEWS May 2025 statewide data. Union scale, shift differentials, and overtime can push actual take-home above these medians.
How many trade job openings are there in Michigan?
Projections Central expects about 20,470 trade openings a year in Michigan from 2024 to 2034, across the 10 tracked trades. Landscapers lead with about 4,940 a year, followed by maintenance workers at 4,220. Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new job growth.
How do I start an apprenticeship in Michigan?
Start with a registered apprenticeship: paid on-the-job training plus classroom instruction, with wages rising as you learn. The DOL counted 8,311 active trade apprentices in Michigan in FY2024, including 3,572 electricians. Programs run three to five years; find open programs at Apprenticeship.gov.
Which Michigan cities pay trades workers the most?
Of the tracked metros in Michigan, Detroit pays plumbers the most at $41.53/hr. Each metro pay page breaks down all 10 trades with year-over-year change and worker-submitted rates. Statewide medians above blend every metro and rural area together into one statewide figure.