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

Environmental Engineer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$105,080/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.52/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
810
public U.S. Median
$107,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,211 #19 of 50

Environmental Engineer pay in Michigan, explained

Environmental engineers in Michigan earn a median of $105,080 per year ($50.52 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $107,110. Entry-level workers earn around $73,090, while the most experienced environmental engineers reach about $142,570. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $105,080 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $105,080 is worth about $109,211 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #19 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Environmental Engineer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,090
$35.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$105,080
$50.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$142,570
$68.54/hr

Environmental Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $105,080 $109,211
Ohio $113,180 $121,995 −$8,100
Indiana $92,460 $99,069 +$12,620
Wisconsin $89,990 $95,637 +$15,090

Environmental Engineer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do environmental engineers make in Michigan?

Environmental engineers in Michigan earn a median of $105,080 per year ($50.52 per hour), compared with $107,110 nationally.

Does Michigan pay environmental engineers well?

At $105,080, Michigan pays 2% below the national median for environmental engineers. An estimated 810 work in the state.

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