SOC 17-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Engineers — Flint
Flint, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Flint, MI the median wage is $93,950.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Flint, MI the median wage is $93,950. That is 22.1% lower than the national median of $120,630. Pay ranges from under $59,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $145,280 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $79,340 to $128,510.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $114,390. Of the 329 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 41st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,500 | −50.7% |
| 25th | $79,340 | −34.2% |
| Median (50th) | $93,950 | −22.1% |
| 75th | $128,510 | +6.5% |
| 90th | $145,280 | +20.4% |
| Mean | $100,830 | −16.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $114,390 | 6,060 | |
| 2 | Saginaw | $109,440 | 90 | |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $109,240 | 810 | |
| 4 | Jackson | $109,240 | 230 | |
| 5 | Monroe | $107,400 | 110 | |
| 6 | Niles | $104,310 | 130 | |
| 7 | Muskegon | $101,990 | 90 | |
| 8 | Bay City | $101,480 | 50 | |
| 9 | Traverse City | $101,210 | 60 | |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $100,080 | 1,160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flint run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $93,950 goes as far as $97,661 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$93,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$97,661US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $93,950 a year, 22.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,500 to $145,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $114,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Engineers in Flint, MI?
The median annual wage is $93,950, or $45.17 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 $120,630, so pay in Flint, MI is 22.1% 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 Flint, MI earns more than $145,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,500 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $114,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Flint, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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