SOC 51-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ann Arbor, MI comes to $61,680 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,710 by 14.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ann Arbor, MI comes to $61,680 a year, ahead of the national median of $53,710 by 14.8%. Pay ranges from under $36,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $79,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,500 to $73,920.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $64,820. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 235th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,520 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $49,500 | −7.8% |
| Median (50th) | $61,680 | +14.8% |
| 75th | $73,920 | +37.6% |
| 90th | $79,670 | +48.3% |
| Mean | $60,650 | +12.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $64,820 | 3,330 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $59,600 | 60 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $53,570 | 460 | |
| 4 | Muskegon | $40,360 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $61,680 goes as far as $64,116 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$64,116US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,680 a year, 14.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,520 to $79,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $64,820.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $61,680, or $29.65 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 $53,710, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 14.8% higher. 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 Ann Arbor, MI earns more than $79,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,520 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 $64,820 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Ann Arbor, 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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