Materials Engineers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for materials engineers is $45.22 an hour ($94,050 a year). About 810 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($112,860). Michigan ranks 39th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.11 | $62,640 |
| 25% of workers | $36.06 | $75,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.22 | $94,050 |
| 75% of workers | $59.22 | $123,180 |
| 90% of workers | $67.16 | $139,690 |
Materials Engineers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $105,950 | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $100,070 | 460 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $84,880 | 100 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 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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