Electrical Engineers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for electrical engineers is $51.00 an hour ($106,070 a year). About 10,840 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($120,630). Michigan ranks 33rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electrical engineers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.48 | $75,880 |
| 25% of workers | $41.87 | $87,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.00 | $106,070 |
| 75% of workers | $63.67 | $132,440 |
| 90% of workers | $76.49 | $159,090 |
Electrical Engineers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $114,390 | 6,060 |
| Saginaw | $109,440 | 90 |
| Ann Arbor | $109,240 | 810 |
| Jackson | $109,240 | 230 |
| Monroe | $107,400 | 110 |
| Niles | $104,310 | 130 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $101,990 | 90 |
| Bay City | $101,480 | 50 |
| Traverse City | $101,210 | 60 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $100,080 | 1,160 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $97,680 | 170 |
| Battle Creek | $95,970 | 70 |
| Flint | $93,950 | 90 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $83,180 | 320 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electrical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 11,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,890 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,680 |
| Civil Engineers | $92,100 |
| Engineers, All Other | $121,000 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $127,200 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $119,670 |
| Environmental Engineers | $105,080 |
| Materials Engineers | $94,050 |
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