Engineers, All Other pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,720 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,160 or more. The middle half of other engineers in Muskegon earn between $75,900 and $97,780.
- $62K10th
- $76K25th
- $88KMedian
- $98K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $90,400 | $7,533 | $43.46 |
| Median | $87,810 | $7,318 | $42.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,900 | $6,325 | $36.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,780 | $8,148 | $47.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Engineers, All Other pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Other engineers in Muskegon earn 24% less than the Michigan average ($118,500) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($125,330). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $122,930.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $90,400 | $87,810 | $61,720 | $134,160 | 40 |
| Michigan | $118,500 | $121,000 | $69,990 | $166,360 | 7,700 |
| United States | $125,330 | $122,930 | $66,810 | $189,950 | 154,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Engineers, All Other salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $90,400, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $67,985 a year, or $5,665 a month and $2,615 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for other engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $90,400 buys what about $97,710 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Engineers, All Other salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 10th of 10 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($122,070).
- Detroit$122,070
- Ann Arbor$118,910
- Battle Creek$113,350
- Kalamazoo$111,060
- Grand Rapids$107,520
- Monroe$107,170
- Saginaw$104,850
- Flint$103,790
- Lansing$102,370
- Muskegon$90,400
Highest-paying cities for other engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($171,140).
- San Jose, CA$171,140
- San Francisco, CA$162,570
- Charlottesville, VA$151,940
- Albuquerque, NM$151,910
- Lexington Park, MD$151,780
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Engineers, All Other salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do other engineers make an hour in Muskegon?
$43.46 an hour on average, and $42.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other engineers salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,720 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other engineers take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $67,985 a year ($5,665 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $90,400. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do other engineers earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% less than the U.S. average for this job ($125,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2199; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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