Materials Engineers Salary in Michigan
Materials Engineers in Michigan earn a median of $94,050 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $94,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,640; the top 10% earn over $139,690. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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Materials Engineers pay in Michigan
How much do materials engineers make in Michigan?
The median is $94,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,640 and the top 10% earn over $139,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 45 (−17% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.