Materials Engineers Salary in Michigan

Materials engineers in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $105,400 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($93,020), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the materials engineers average at $98,980 and the median at $94,050 for 810 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $120,250.

Materials Engineers average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$105,400
Detroit$101,540
Grand Rapids$93,020

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$105,400	$105,950	$79,360	$78,746	101
Detroit	$101,540	$100,070	$75,390	$73,897	100
Grand Rapids	$93,020	$84,880	$64,630	$69,254	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Materials Engineers salary in other states

Materials 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 17-2131.
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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