Computer Hardware Engineers Salary in Michigan

Computer Hardware Engineerss in Michigan have a median annual salary of $119,670, which works out to about $57.53 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $99,700 to $164,110, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Computer Hardware Engineers pay in Michigan at a glance

Median annual salary

$119,670

Median hourly wage

$57.53/hr

Average annual salary

$127,070

Average hourly wage

$61.09/hr

25th percentile

$99,700

75th percentile

$164,110

10th percentile

$78,240

90th percentile

$176,700

People employed

1,420

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid computer hardware engineers roles in Michigan.

10th percentile
$78,240
25th percentile
$99,700
Median percentile
$119,670
75th percentile
$164,110
90th percentile
$176,700

Michigan vs U.S. salary

The median salary for computer hardware engineers roles in Michigan is about 26.0% below the U.S. median of $161,740 for the same occupation.

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How much does a computer hardware engineers make in Michigan?

Half of computer hardware engineers roles in Michigan report earning more than $119,670 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $127,070 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $99,700 and a quarter are above $164,110, so most computer hardware engineers pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect computer hardware engineers pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.