SOC 17-3029 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other — Michigan
Michigan · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Michigan is $73,960 per year, close to the national median of $78,350 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Michigan is $73,960 per year, close to the national median of $78,350 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $51,920 and $84,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,390 and the ninetieth at $107,520.
Employment stands at 1,130, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Michigan ranks number 30th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $81,640. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 247th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,390 | −42.1% |
| 25th | $51,920 | −33.7% |
| Median (50th) | $73,960 | −5.6% |
| 75th | $84,100 | +7.3% |
| 90th | $107,520 | +37.2% |
| Mean | $74,320 | −5.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $81,640 | 70 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $77,710 | 730 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $60,150 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $73,960 goes as far as $76,881 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$73,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,881US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $73,960 a year, 5.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,390 to $107,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,130 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 30th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $81,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $73,960, or $35.56 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 $78,350, so pay in Michigan is 5.6% 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 $107,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,390 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 Ann Arbor, at $81,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,130 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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