Aerospace Engineers Salary in Michigan

Aerospace engineers in Michigan earn the most in Grand Rapids (average $134,980 a year) and the least in Ann Arbor ($115,880), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the aerospace engineers average at $125,820 and the median at $128,960. The U.S. average for this job is $142,060.

Aerospace Engineers average salary by city in Michigan

Grand Rapids$134,980
Detroit$129,240
Ann Arbor$115,880

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Rapids	$134,980	$144,020	$99,980	$96,097	96
Detroit	$129,240	$128,960	$104,560	$91,393	100
Ann Arbor	$115,880	$102,290	$70,980	$85,673	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Aerospace Engineers salary in other states

Aerospace Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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