How much does a civil engineer make in Michigan?
$92,100a year
Median yearly pay for civil engineers in Michigan. That is $44.28 an hour or $7,675 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.28
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,920Median: $92,100Highest 10%: $130,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,920 | $30.73 | |
| 25th | $75,470 | $36.28 | |
| Median | $92,100 | $44.28 | |
| 75th | $109,900 | $52.82 | |
| 90th | $130,400 | $62.69 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Jackson, MI | $107,300 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $97,570 |
| Midland, MI | $96,730 |
| Monroe, MI | $96,610 |
| South Bend, IN | $96,180 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $96,060 |
| Lansing, MI | $96,040 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $96,020 |
| Traverse City, MI | $94,280 |
| Muskegon, MI | $93,140 |
| Niles, MI | $92,620 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $92,600 |
| Detroit, MI | $92,550 |
| Bay City, MI | $85,690 |
| Flint, MI | $82,100 |
| Saginaw, MI | $81,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for civil engineers.
| 43. Hawaii | $94,280 |
| 44. Montana | $93,070 |
| 45. Missouri | $92,750 |
| 46. Michigan | $92,100 |
| 47. Wyoming | $90,590 |
| 48. Arizona | $89,660 |
| 49. West Virginia | $86,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $44.28 ($92,100 a year).
Do civil engineers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $92,100 against $100,800 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Michigan rank for civil engineer pay?
Michigan ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays civil engineers the most?
Jackson, MI, with a median of $107,300 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.