Water/Wastewater Engineers Salary in Michigan
Water/Wastewater Engineers in Michigan earn a median of $92,100 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Civil Engineers”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $92,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($100,840)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,760
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,920; the top 10% earn over $130,400. Nationally the range is $68,240 to $163,220.
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- Environmental Engineers$105,080 median in Michigan
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$121,000 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$107,780 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$121,000 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Water Resource Specialists$129,070 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers$97,310 median in Michigan
Water/Wastewater Engineers pay in Michigan
How much do water/wastewater engineers make in Michigan?
The median is $92,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,920 and the top 10% earn over $130,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for water/wastewater engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $100,840). Living costs are not included.