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Civil Engineer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$92,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$44.28/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
7,760
public U.S. Median
$100,840
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,721 #45 of 51

Civil Engineer pay in Michigan, explained

Civil engineers in Michigan earn a median of $92,100 per year ($44.28 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $100,840. Entry-level workers earn around $63,920, while the most experienced civil engineers reach about $130,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $92,100 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $92,100 is worth about $95,721 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #45 for real pay (vs #46 on the sticker number).

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Civil Engineer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$63,920
$30.73/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$92,100
$44.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,400
$62.69/hr

Civil Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $92,100 $95,721 —
Indiana $98,270 $105,294 −$6,170
Ohio $96,220 $103,714 −$4,120
Wisconsin $94,600 $100,537 −$2,500

Civil Engineer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do civil engineers make in Michigan?

Civil engineers in Michigan earn a median of $92,100 per year ($44.28 per hour), compared with $100,840 nationally.

Does Michigan pay civil engineers well?

At $92,100, Michigan pays 9% below the national median for civil engineers. An estimated 7,760 work in the state.

Civil Engineer salary in other states

California · $122,500 Alaska · $114,730 Washington · $110,000 Massachusetts · $106,730 Louisiana · $105,380 Oregon · $105,250 New Jersey · $104,660 Nevada · $104,310 New Mexico · $103,900 District of Columbia · $103,880 New York · $103,760 Connecticut · $103,150

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