Mechanical Engineers pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $125,290 or more. The middle half of mechanical engineers in Muskegon earn between $77,820 and $118,520.
- $65K10th
- $78K25th
- $94KMedian
- $119K75th
- $125K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,120 | $8,010 | $46.21 |
| Median | $93,860 | $7,822 | $45.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,820 | $6,485 | $37.41 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $118,520 | $9,877 | $56.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Mechanical Engineers pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Mechanical engineers in Muskegon earn 14% less than the Michigan average ($112,320) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($113,610). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $104,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $96,120 | $93,860 | $65,150 | $125,290 | 280 |
| Michigan | $112,320 | $104,890 | $76,310 | $159,840 | 34,630 |
| United States | $113,610 | $104,110 | $73,990 | $164,340 | 296,810 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Mechanical Engineers salary after taxes in Muskegon
On the average salary of $96,120, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $71,709 a year, or $5,976 a month and $2,758 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for mechanical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $96,120 buys what about $103,892 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Mechanical Engineers salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 12th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($119,890).
- Ann Arbor$119,890
- Detroit$116,620
- Midland$109,620
- Kalamazoo$107,860
- Niles$106,740
- Lansing$104,290
- Battle Creek$101,460
- Flint$100,250
- Traverse City$100,230
- Muskegon$96,120
Highest-paying cities for mechanical engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($165,920).
- San Jose, CA$165,920
- San Francisco, CA$158,690
- Santa Cruz, CA$139,810
- Augusta, GA$137,040
- Baton Rouge, LA$136,970
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Mechanical Engineers salary in Muskegon: questions
How much do mechanical engineers make an hour in Muskegon?
$46.21 an hour on average, and $45.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level mechanical engineers salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the mechanical engineers take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $71,709 a year ($5,976 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,120. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do mechanical engineers earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($113,610).
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 17-2141; area Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.32, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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