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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$101,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.89/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
30,990
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$105,678 #30 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Michigan, explained

Industrial engineers in Michigan earn a median of $101,680 per year ($48.89 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $74,060, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $140,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $101,680 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $101,680 is worth about $105,678 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #30 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,060
$35.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$101,680
$48.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$140,140
$67.38/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $101,680 $105,678
Ohio $100,060 $107,853 +$1,620
Indiana $97,480 $104,448 +$4,200
Wisconsin $96,980 $103,066 +$4,700

Industrial Engineer in Michigan: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Michigan?

Industrial engineers in Michigan earn a median of $101,680 per year ($48.89 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Michigan pay industrial engineers well?

At $101,680, Michigan pays 1% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 30,990 work in the state.

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