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Trade Jobs in Detroit

Find skilled trades work across Metro Detroit. See what each trade pays here, which employers are hiring, and how to stand out.

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How much trade jobs pay in Detroit

Median wages in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025. New apprentices usually start below these figures and earn raises as they progress.

TradeMedian hourly wage (USD)Median yearly wage (USD)Local jobs
Power line installers50.17104,360860
Plumbers, pipefitters, steamfitters41.5386,3705,520
Electricians39.4281,99011,210
Sheet metal workers36.1275,1201,640
Industrial machinery mechanics34.1971,1006,520
Carpenters31.6465,8107,610
Roofers30.4863,3901,450
HVAC and refrigeration mechanics30.3763,1705,740
Machinists28.5159,3107,680
Heavy truck drivers28.4359,12025,780
Construction laborers27.6157,43011,610
Auto service technicians26.9256,0009,520
Welders, cutters, solderers, brazers24.9151,8104,580
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Employers hiring skilled trades in Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit employers post openings here. Employer listings are paid placements and are labelled. Apply through the employer's own site or contact, and check back often.

Job search tips

How to land a trade job in Detroit

  • Lead with licenses and certifications. Put your driver's license, OSHA 10 or 30, welding certs, refrigerant certification or CDL at the top of your resume.
  • List your tools and equipment. Name the machines, meters and software you can run.
  • Show reliability. Employers in the trades care about attendance and safety. Mention a clean safety record if you have one.
  • Apply to apprenticeships too. A paid apprenticeship is often the best way in for electricians, plumbers and pipefitters.
  • Go to hiring events. Meet recruiters face to face at Detroit job fairs.
  • Use free help. Detroit at Work career centers help with resumes, interview practice and job leads. Call (313) 962-9675.
  • Protect yourself. Real employers do not charge you to apply or ask for bank details before a job offer.
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Trade jobs in Detroit FAQ

Among the trades above, power line installers had the highest median wage in the Detroit area in May 2025, followed by plumbers and pipefitters and electricians.
The median wage for electricians in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area was $39.42 an hour in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Apprentices start lower.
Browse employers hiring on this page, join the Talent Network, visit a Detroit at Work career center, and search Pure Michigan Talent Connect, the state job board.
Yes. Entry roles like construction laborer and apprentice positions often hire beginners. A short training program or pre-apprenticeship makes you more competitive.
Many construction trades in Metro Detroit have union apprenticeship programs, and there are also non-union contractors and plant jobs. Ask each employer.

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