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Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$119,890
- Detroit$116,620
- Midland$109,620
- Kalamazoo$107,860
- Niles$106,740
- Lansing$104,290
- Battle Creek$101,460
- Flint$100,250
- Traverse City$100,230
- Monroe$99,290
- Bay City$96,660
- Muskegon$96,120
- Grand Rapids$95,940
- Jackson$95,660
- Saginaw$93,440
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $119,890 | $127,310 | $98,360 | $88,324 | 101 |
| Detroit | $116,620 | $109,470 | $98,770 | $83,503 | 100 |
| Midland | $109,620 | $109,230 | $79,990 | $81,535 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $107,860 | $101,830 | $80,950 | $80,372 | 95 |
| Niles | $106,740 | $106,320 | $83,920 | $79,632 | 92 |
| Lansing | $104,290 | $98,550 | $80,650 | $77,027 | 95 |
| Battle Creek | $101,460 | $100,950 | $79,650 | $75,185 | 91 |
| Flint | $100,250 | $95,850 | $78,850 | $74,397 | 93 |
| Traverse City | $100,230 | $98,900 | $78,040 | $75,329 | 93 |
| Monroe | $99,290 | $95,190 | $78,190 | $74,707 | 93 |
| Bay City | $96,660 | $96,000 | $76,370 | $72,969 | 92 |
| Muskegon | $96,120 | $93,860 | $77,820 | $71,709 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $95,940 | $96,610 | $76,960 | $71,141 | 96 |
| Jackson | $95,660 | $95,280 | $74,390 | $71,409 | 92 |
| Saginaw | $93,440 | $91,040 | $76,790 | $69,526 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 17-2141.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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