Mechanical Engineer Salary in Michigan

Mechanical Engineers in Michigan have a median annual salary of $104,890, which works out to about $50.43 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $87,640 to $132,160, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Mechanical Engineer pay in Michigan at a glance

Median annual salary

$104,890

Median hourly wage

$50.43/hr

Average annual salary

$112,320

Average hourly wage

$54.00/hr

25th percentile

$87,640

75th percentile

$132,160

10th percentile

$76,310

90th percentile

$159,840

People employed

34,630

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid mechanical engineer roles in Michigan.

10th percentile
$76,310
25th percentile
$87,640
Median percentile
$104,890
75th percentile
$132,160
90th percentile
$159,840

Michigan vs U.S. salary

The median salary for mechanical engineer roles in Michigan is about 0.7% above the U.S. median of $104,110 for the same occupation.

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How much does a mechanical engineer make in Michigan?

Half of mechanical engineer roles in Michigan report earning more than $104,890 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $112,320 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 $87,640 and a quarter are above $132,160, so most mechanical engineer 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 mechanical engineer 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.