May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Detroit, MI
The median annual salary is $109,470, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$109,470
Mean annual salary
$116,620
Employment estimate
22,500
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $109,470 |
| Mean annual salary | $116,620 |
| 10th percentile | $79,880 |
| 25th percentile | $98,770 |
| 50th percentile | $109,470 |
| 75th percentile | $133,410 |
| 90th percentile | $161,030 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Detroit, MI median
- $109,470
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 5.1%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Detroit, MI earn 5.1% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $98,770–$133,410.
- BLS estimates employment at 22,500 workers in this metro area.