Mechanical Engineers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $81,930 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.39
10th percentile $60,650
90th percentile $131,070
Employed locally 250
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,650
    25th
    $73,850
    50th (median)
    $81,930
    75th
    $101,110
    90th
    $131,070

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 129% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 29% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $122,270
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $119,810
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $118,390
    Wyoming $116,910
    Ann Arbor, MI $108,680
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $106,870

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $84,840
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $74,450
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,780
    Civil Engineers $83,530
    Electrical Engineers $100,350
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Muskegon, MI is $39.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.23 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Muskegon, MI is 19.9% below the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Muskegon?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,650 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,850.