Chemical Engineer salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Dearborn, Auburn Hills, Troy, Farmington Hills, Plymouth.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $93,000 |
| 25th | $96,200 |
| 50th (median) | $114,400 |
| 75th | $118,518 |
| 90th | $127,948 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $111,060 | $98,175 | $150,197 | 12 |
| FY2021 | $95,848 | $85,598 | $110,000 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $101,899 | $80,995 | $110,229 | 13 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2024 | $116,000 | $104,199 | $123,264 | 15 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 3 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Chemical Engineer salary of $114,400 is worth about $114,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Chemical Engineers in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $104,230 in May 2025 (220 employed). The H-1B median here is $114,400, 10% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | too few | 2 |
| Henniges Automotive North America | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.