How much do Electrician schools cost in Michigan?

The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 12 electrician schools in Michigan is $5,562. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.

Can you get paid to train as a electrician in Michigan?

Yes — Michigan has 351 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the electrician apprenticeships page for the current list.

What does a electrician earn in Michigan?

Working electrician professionals in Michigan earn a median of $76,270 per year, ranging from about $42,980 to $103,120 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Electrician Schools in Michigan

12 schools in Michigan offer electrician-related programs, compared below on official cost, completion, and earnings data. Prefer to earn while you learn? 351 registered apprenticeship programs in Michigan train electrician apprentices — see apprenticeships. Federal program data groups electrician with electrical lineman — schools below may offer any of these.

Schools in Michigan

Median net price / yr (Michigan)

$5,562

national: $8,759

Median earnings (Michigan)

$37,588

national: $38,112

Apprenticeship sponsors

351

earn while training

Electrician pay in Michigan (all workers)

$76,270

range $42,980–$103,120 · U.S. DOL occupation wage

Occupation pay is what working electrician professionals in Michigan earn (all experience levels) — school "earnings" figures above are medians for each school's recent federally-aided students across all its programs, which read lower.

Electrician licensing in Michigan: State license required

Michigan licenses electricians at the state level through LARA's Bureau of Construction Codes: you must register as an electrical apprentice within 30 days of starting work, then complete 8,000 hours over at least 4 years under a licensed journeyman or master before sitting the state journeyman exam (75% to pass). Master and electrical contractor licenses are additional state tiers. One exception: the City of Detroit issues its own electrical licenses and registrations locally.

Official source: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Bureau of Construction Codes — Electrical Administrative Board · Exam: State electrical journeyman examination — minimum passing score 75% (separate exams for master and contractor) · Typical requirement: Journeyman: 8,000 hours AND 4 years as a registered electrical apprentice under a Michigan-licensed journeyman or master, minimum age 20; apprentices must register with the state within 30 days of employment and stay enrolled in related technical instruction (RTI)

Official license records related to electrician in Michigan

From the U.S. Department of Labor's License Finder — these may include contractor, specialty, or related licenses beyond entry-level requirements:

Electrician, Master — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
Electrician, Journeyperson — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
Inspector, Electrical — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
Electrical Apprentice — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
Sign Specialist — Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs~Bureau of Construction Codes
Certified Electronic Operator (C.E.O.) — Michigan Courts

Wage and license data provided by CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) and Minnesota DEED.

Schools, ranked by earnings per tuition dollar

School	City	Type	Net price / yr	Completion	Earnings (10 yr)
Henry Ford College	Dearborn	public	$660	22.4%	$34,795
Macomb Community College	Warren	public	$1,618	16.6%	$41,596
Alpena Community College	Alpena	public	$3,320	50.4%	$36,442
Delta College	University Center	public	$4,547	23.8%	$37,781
Kellogg Community College	Battle Creek	public	$4,858	15.2%	$38,329
Lansing Community College	Lansing	public	$5,437	19.2%	$39,206
Oakland Community College	Auburn Hills	public	$5,777	31.6%	$37,395
Northwestern Michigan College	Traverse City	public	$6,231	32%	$38,167
Mott Community College	Flint	public	$5,687	21.3%	$32,538
Lake Michigan College	Benton Harbor	public	$6,680	22.5%	$34,466
Jackson College	Jackson	public	$7,761	19.5%	$36,898
Grand Rapids Community College	Grand Rapids	public	$8,621	23.8%	$38,377

Ranking = median earnings 10 years after entry per $1,000 of average yearly net price (methodology). Figures are institution-wide federal medians for each school as a whole — not electrician graduates specifically. Schools without both figures sort last — "not reported" means the federal dataset lacks the value, not that the school is bad.

Common questions: Electrician school in Michigan

How much do Electrician schools cost in Michigan?: The median annual net price (what students actually pay after aid) across 12 electrician schools in Michigan is $5,562. Individual schools range widely — the table above shows each school's real cost, not sticker price.
Do you need a license to work as a electrician in Michigan?: Michigan licenses electricians at the state level through LARA's Bureau of Construction Codes: you must register as an electrical apprentice within 30 days of starting work, then complete 8,000 hours over at least 4 years under a licensed journeyman or master before sitting the state journeyman exam (75% to pass). Master and electrical contractor licenses are additional state tiers. One exception: the City of Detroit issues its own electrical licenses and registrations locally.
Can you get paid to train as a electrician in Michigan?: Yes — Michigan has 351 registered apprenticeship programs where you earn wages while you train instead of paying tuition. See the electrician apprenticeships page for the current list.
What does a electrician earn in Michigan?: Working electrician professionals in Michigan earn a median of $76,270 per year, ranging from about $42,980 to $103,120 (U.S. Department of Labor). This is what people in the job earn, which differs from a school's reported graduate-earnings figure.

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Data: U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026) + U.S. Dept of Labor apprenticeship.gov. Methodology & provenance. Independent site — not affiliated with any government agency.