SOC 17-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Engineers — Michigan
Michigan
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $80,490 a year, trailing the national median of $98,590 by 18.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan is $80,490 a year, trailing the national median of $98,590 by 18.4%. Half of workers earn between $76,550 and $97,380. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $75,200 and the ninetieth at $143,110.
Among the 11 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 9th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 190th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,200 | −23.7% |
| 25th | $76,550 | −22.4% |
| Median (50th) | $80,490 | −18.4% |
| 75th | $97,380 | −1.2% |
| 90th | $143,110 | +45.2% |
| Mean | $93,380 | −5.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $80,490 goes as far as $83,669 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,669US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,490 a year, 18.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,200 to $143,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 9th of 11 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Engineers in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $80,490, or $38.70 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,590, so pay in Michigan is 18.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Michigan earns more than $143,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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