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Electrical Engineer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$106,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$51.00/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
10,840
public U.S. Median
$120,630
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$110,240 #36 of 49

Electrical Engineer pay in Michigan, explained

Electrical engineers in Michigan earn a median of $106,070 per year ($51.00 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $120,630. Entry-level workers earn around $75,880, while the most experienced electrical engineers reach about $159,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $106,070 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $106,070 is worth about $110,240 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #36 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Electrical Engineer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,880
$36.48/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$106,070
$51.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$159,090
$76.49/hr

Electrical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $106,070 $110,240
Indiana $102,670 $110,009 +$3,400
Ohio $100,620 $108,457 +$5,450
Wisconsin $99,700 $105,957 +$6,370

Electrical Engineer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do electrical engineers make in Michigan?

Electrical engineers in Michigan earn a median of $106,070 per year ($51.00 per hour), compared with $120,630 nationally.

Does Michigan pay electrical engineers well?

At $106,070, Michigan pays 12% below the national median for electrical engineers. An estimated 10,840 work in the state.

Electrical Engineer salary in other states

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