How much does an engineer make in Michigan?
$121,000a year
Median yearly pay for engineers in Michigan. That is $58.17 an hour or $10,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.17
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,990Median: $121,000Highest 10%: $166,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,990 | $33.65 | |
| 25th | $95,760 | $46.04 | |
| Median | $121,000 | $58.17 | |
| 75th | $135,400 | $65.10 | |
| 90th | $166,400 | $79.98 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $126,300 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $121,500 |
| Monroe, MI | $119,400 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $112,300 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $104,200 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $102,900 |
| South Bend, IN | $100,600 |
| Flint, MI | $100,200 |
| Saginaw, MI | $98,380 |
| Lansing, MI | $95,890 |
| Muskegon, MI | $87,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineers.
| 15. Connecticut | $124,100 |
| 16. Oregon | $123,200 |
| 17. Hawaii | $122,800 |
| 18. Michigan | $121,000 |
| 19. Indiana | $120,900 |
| 20. Ohio | $120,500 |
| 21. Maine | $120,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $58.17 ($121,000 a year).
Do engineers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $121,000 against $122,900 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Michigan rank for engineer pay?
Michigan ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays engineers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $126,300 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.