Electrical Engineers Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $101,160 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.64
10th percentile $76,930
90th percentile $143,820
Employed locally 140
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,930
    25th
    $86,100
    50th (median)
    $101,160
    75th
    $123,920
    90th
    $143,820

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,500
    Mechanical Engineers $84,200
    Civil Engineers $78,460
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,900
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Northern Michigan is $48.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.80 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Northern Michigan is 9.6% below the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,930 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,100.