verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Chemical Engineer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$103,230/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.63/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
670
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,289 #35 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Michigan, explained

Chemical engineers in Michigan earn a median of $103,230 per year ($49.63 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $63,930, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $155,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $103,230 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $103,230 is worth about $107,289 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #35 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,930
$30.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,230
$49.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$155,420
$74.72/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $103,230 $107,289
Indiana $113,160 $121,248 −$9,930
Ohio $111,200 $119,861 −$7,970
Wisconsin $97,660 $103,789 +$5,570

Chemical Engineer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Michigan?

Chemical engineers in Michigan earn a median of $103,230 per year ($49.63 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Michigan pay chemical engineers well?

At $103,230, Michigan pays 17% below the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 670 work in the state.

Chemical Engineer salary in other states

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