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How much does a mechanical engineer make in Ann Arbor?

$127,300a year

Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area. That is $61.21 an hour or $10,610 a month.

Hourly
$61.21
Vs. national median
+22%
Rank among cities
11 of 346
Jobs in the area
2,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,710Median: $127,300Highest 10%: $160,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$76,710$36.88
25th$98,360$47.29
Median$127,300$61.21
75th$132,000$63.48
90th$160,500$77.18

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.

Detroit, MI$109,500
Midland, MI$109,200
Niles, MI$106,300
Kalamazoo, MI$101,800
Battle Creek, MI$101,000
Traverse City, MI$98,900
Lansing, MI$98,550
Grand Rapids, MI$96,610
Bay City, MI$96,000
Flint, MI$95,850
Jackson, MI$95,280
Monroe, MI$95,190
Muskegon, MI$93,860
Saginaw, MI$91,040
South Bend, IN$88,770
Mechanical Engineer salary in Michigan Mechanical Engineer salary in all states

Related jobs in Ann Arbor

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electronics Engineer$136,600
Engineer$121,500
Computer Hardware Engineer$117,000
Electrical Engineer$109,200
Environmental Engineer$109,100
Materials Engineer$106,000
Industrial Engineer$105,600
Aerospace Engineer$102,300
Civil Engineer$97,570
Architect$87,490
Salaries for every job in Ann Arbor, MI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Ann Arbor?

The median hourly pay in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area is $61.21 ($127,300 a year).

Do mechanical engineers make more in Ann Arbor than the national average?

Yes: $127,300 against $104,100 nationally, 22% more.

How does Ann Arbor compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $104,900, so Ann Arbor pays 21% more.

Where does Ann Arbor rank for mechanical engineer pay?

11 of 346 metro areas with data.

How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Ann Arbor?

The lowest-paid 10% make $76,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,500 or more.

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.