Environmental Engineers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $92,410 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.43
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $144,440
Employed locally 70
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $59,220
    50th (median)
    $92,410
    75th
    $125,420
    90th
    $144,440

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Engineers salary vs area income 106% Median Environmental Engineers salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Wilmington, NC $119,350
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $115,210
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,380
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $106,820
    Minnesota $104,980

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $108,680
    Industrial Engineers $101,740
    Electrical Engineers $105,680
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,340
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $109,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Engineers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Ann Arbor, MI is $44.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.58 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 11.3% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Engineers in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,220.