SOC 51-2028 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers — Muskegon
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI · 8 metro areas compared
At $45,010, median pay for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Muskegon, MI tracks the national median of $45,850 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $45,010, median pay for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Muskegon, MI tracks the national median of $45,850 closely. Pay ranges from under $35,310 at the tenth percentile to more than $56,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,310 to $49,790.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.46 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $47,240. Of the 253 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 167th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | −23.0% |
| 25th | $35,310 | −23.0% |
| Median (50th) | $45,010 | −1.8% |
| 75th | $49,790 | +8.6% |
| 90th | $56,960 | +24.2% |
| Mean | $44,470 | −3.0% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $47,240 | 390 | |
| 2 | Niles | $47,190 | 50 | |
| 3 | Bay City | $46,560 | 50 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $45,320 | 90 | |
| 5 | Detroit | $45,170 | 3,030 | |
| 6 | Lansing | $42,750 | 70 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $40,760 | 1,340 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $40,150 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Muskegon run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $45,010 goes as far as $46,788 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,788US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,010 a year, 1.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,310 to $56,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $47,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Muskegon, MI?
The median annual wage is $45,010, or $21.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $45,850, so pay in Muskegon, MI is 1.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Muskegon, MI earns more than $56,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,310 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ann Arbor, at $47,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Muskegon, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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