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Civil Engineers average salary by city in Michigan
- Jackson$109,070
- Bay City$105,840
- Midland$102,330
- Kalamazoo$101,980
- Battle Creek$100,090
- Ann Arbor$99,210
- Monroe$98,230
- Lansing$97,210
- Muskegon$95,010
- Detroit$94,640
- Niles$94,520
- Traverse City$94,260
- Grand Rapids$93,840
- Saginaw$92,130
- Flint$91,500
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $109,070 | $107,320 | $80,370 | $80,139 | 92 |
| Bay City | $105,840 | $85,690 | $80,710 | $79,037 | 92 |
| Midland | $102,330 | $96,730 | $76,610 | $76,717 | 92 |
| Kalamazoo | $101,980 | $96,060 | $77,900 | $76,485 | 95 |
| Battle Creek | $100,090 | $96,020 | $75,360 | $74,293 | 91 |
| Ann Arbor | $99,210 | $97,570 | $75,950 | $74,654 | 101 |
| Monroe | $98,230 | $96,610 | $76,190 | $74,007 | 93 |
| Lansing | $97,210 | $96,040 | $75,230 | $72,418 | 95 |
| Muskegon | $95,010 | $93,140 | $75,220 | $70,986 | 93 |
| Detroit | $94,640 | $92,550 | $76,300 | $69,501 | 100 |
| Niles | $94,520 | $92,620 | $77,170 | $71,554 | 92 |
| Traverse City | $94,260 | $94,280 | $76,220 | $71,382 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $93,840 | $92,600 | $74,900 | $69,784 | 96 |
| Saginaw | $92,130 | $81,190 | $70,720 | $68,679 | 91 |
| Flint | $91,500 | $82,100 | $68,220 | $68,701 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Jackson's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Civil Engineers salary in other states
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 17-2051.
- 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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