Mechanical Engineer salary in Michigan
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Michigan is $104,890, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. Michigan ranks 17 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$104,890
25th percentile
$87,640
75th percentile
$132,160
90th percentile
$159,840
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Michigan | 34,630 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Michigan | $112,320 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
Metro areas in Michigan
- Detroit, MI: median $109,470
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Connecticut: median $105,090
- South Carolina: median $104,580
- Virginia: median $104,180
- New Hampshire: median $103,660
- Oregon: median $103,470
- Illinois: median $102,680
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.