SOC 17-2141 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mechanical Engineers — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Ann Arbor, MI the median wage for Mechanical Engineers is $127,310 a year, which is 22.3% higher than the national figure of $104,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Ann Arbor, MI the median wage for Mechanical Engineers is $127,310 a year, which is 22.3% higher than the national figure of $104,110. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $98,360 and $132,040. The lowest tenth earn under $76,710, while the highest tenth earn more than $160,540.
The area has 2,280 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.4 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $109,470. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 43rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,710 | −26.3% |
| 25th | $98,360 | −5.5% |
| Median (50th) | $127,310 | +22.3% |
| 75th | $132,040 | +26.8% |
| 90th | $160,540 | +54.2% |
| Mean | $119,890 | +15.2% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $109,470 | 22,500 | |
| 2 | Midland | $109,230 | 120 | |
| 3 | Niles | $106,320 | 550 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $101,830 | 490 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $100,950 | 230 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $98,900 | 140 | |
| 7 | Lansing | $98,550 | 650 | |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $96,610 | 3,170 | |
| 9 | Bay City | $96,000 | 60 | |
| 10 | Flint | $95,850 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $127,310 goes as far as $132,339 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$132,339US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,310 a year, 22.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,710 to $160,540 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,280 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $109,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mechanical Engineers in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $127,310, or $61.21 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 $104,110, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 22.3% 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 $160,540 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,710 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 $109,470 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,280 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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