Mechanical Engineers salary
in Ann Arbor, MI
Mechanical Engineers in the Ann Arbor, MI metro earn a median of $127,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,280 jobs (May 2025). That is 22% above the U.S. median of $104,110 and 21% above the MI statewide median of $104,890. It ranks #11 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,280 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN ANN ARBOR · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PAY IN OTHER MI METROS
- Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan areamedian $121,220
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MImedian $109,470
- Niles, MImedian $106,320
- Kalamazoo-Portage, MImedian $101,830
- Battle Creek, MImedian $100,950
- Lansing-East Lansing, MImedian $98,550
- Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MImedian $96,610
- Muskegon-Norton Shores, MImedian $93,860
Questions
What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Ann Arbor?
The BLS median is $127,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,280 jobs pay between $98,360 and $132,040. The 10th percentile is $76,710 and the 90th is $160,540.
Is Ann Arbor a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?
That is 22% above the U.S. median of $104,110 and 21% above the MI statewide median of $104,890. It ranks #11 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Mechanical Engineers the most in Ann Arbor?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Nor ($125,454), Kyyba ($113,890). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.