Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Michigan
$71,510avg. a year
$34.38 an hour · 4,930 employed
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Michigan earn an average of $71,510 a year. That is $4,870 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $76,380. The best-paying metro area is Ann Arbor, MI at $83,150.
$68,170Median pay
$34.38Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#28Of 44 states
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
1280 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$83,150
$39.97 an hour
23,140 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$73,190
$35.19 an hour
390 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$72,480
$34.85 an hour
430 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$72,380
$34.80 an hour
580 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$69,160
$33.25 an hour
640 jobs
Flint, MI
$68,680
$33.02 an hour
760 jobs
Niles, MI
$68,350
$32.86 an hour
840 jobs
Jackson, MI
$66,000
$31.73 an hour
940 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$63,060
$30.32 an hour
1080 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$62,710
$30.15 an hour
11420 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$62,160
$29.89 an hour
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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan mechanical engineering technologists and technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,380 | $36.72 |
| Michigan | $71,510 | $34.38 |
| Indiana | $76,020 | $36.55 |
| Ohio | $75,150 | $36.13 |
| Wisconsin | $70,850 | $34.06 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,210
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,230
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,140
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,890
- Mechanical Drafters$75,920
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$74,320
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians make in Michigan?
The average is $71,510 a year, and the median is $68,170. That is $4,870 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $76,380.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$34.38 an hour on average; the median is $32.77.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Ann Arbor, MI ($83,150), followed by Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($73,190). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI ($62,160).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #28 of 44 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 17-3027. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national mechanical engineering technologists and technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.