Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers Salary in Michigan

Bioengineers and biomedical engineers in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $110,710 a year) and the least in Ann Arbor ($89,270), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the bioengineers and biomedical engineers average at $103,700 and the median at $100,940 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $116,890.

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$110,710
Ann Arbor$89,270

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$110,710	$103,960	$96,720	$79,738	100
Ann Arbor	$89,270	$75,650	$63,730	$68,084	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers salary in other states

Bioengineers and Biomedical 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 17-2031.
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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