SOC 51-2031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers — Michigan
Michigan · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Michigan is $60,950 per year, 13.5% above the national median of $53,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Engine and Other Machine Assemblers in Michigan is $60,950 per year, 13.5% above the national median of $53,710. Half of workers earn between $44,630 and $75,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $36,750 and the ninetieth at $77,750.
The area has 5,030 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.1 of every thousand jobs. Michigan ranks number 6th out of 35 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $64,820. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 356th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | −31.6% |
| 25th | $44,630 | −16.9% |
| Median (50th) | $60,950 | +13.5% |
| 75th | $75,770 | +41.1% |
| 90th | $77,750 | +44.8% |
| Mean | $59,820 | +11.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $64,820 | 3,330 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $61,680 | 60 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $59,600 | 60 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $53,570 | 460 | |
| 5 | Muskegon | $40,360 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,950 goes as far as $63,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,950 a year, 13.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,750 to $77,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 5,030 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 35 states for 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 Michigan?
The median annual wage is $60,950, or $29.31 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 Michigan is 13.5% 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 Michigan earns more than $77,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,750 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 5,030 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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