Chemical Engineers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for chemical engineers is $49.63 an hour ($103,230 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($125,040). Michigan ranks 33rd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.73 | $63,930 |
| 25% of workers | $39.54 | $82,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.63 | $103,230 |
| 75% of workers | $60.30 | $125,410 |
| 90% of workers | $74.72 | $155,420 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $114,800 | 100 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $104,230 | 220 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $96,190 | 50 |
| Ann Arbor | $78,660 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $66,230 | 50 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,890 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,680 |
| Electrical Engineers | $106,070 |
| Civil Engineers | $92,100 |
| Engineers, All Other | $121,000 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,200 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $119,670 |
| Environmental Engineers | $105,080 |
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