Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in Michigan
Automotive Engineering Technicians in Michigan earn a median of $68,170 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $68,170
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 4,930
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,110; the top 10% earn over $98,980. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Avionics Technicians$58,280 median in Michigan
- Photonics Technicians$73,960 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$62,460 median in Michigan
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$96,890 median in Michigan
- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$69,840 median in Michigan
- Robotics Technicians$62,460 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in Michigan
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in Michigan?
The median is $68,170 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,110 and the top 10% earn over $98,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 44 (−9% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.