Electronics Engineer salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 236 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Farmington Hills, Novi, Southfield, Livonia, Auburn Hills.
Also listed as: Hardware Engineer, Hardware Engineer Electronics
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $94,598 |
| 25th | $105,872 |
| 50th (median) | $122,117 |
| 75th | $133,927 |
| 90th | $150,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,712 | $85,218 | $109,184 | 210 |
| FY2021 | $102,565 | $95,680 | $115,393 | 199 |
| FY2022 | $114,795 | $99,320 | $123,147 | 196 |
| FY2023 | $108,680 | $93,933 | $128,809 | 171 |
| FY2024 | $115,098 | $95,098 | $136,228 | 196 |
| FY2025 | $121,053 | $97,572 | $129,375 | 141 |
| FY2026 | $130,000 | $106,561 | $140,174 | 95 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Electronics Engineer salary of $122,117 is worth about $121,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $128,650 in May 2025 (2,310 employed). The H-1B median here is $122,117, 5% lower.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Magna Electronics | $114,660 | 17 |
| Ford | $122,117 | 14 |
| Arriver Software | $105,872 | 11 |
| Capri USA Group | $140,174 | 10 |
| Pi Square Technologies | too few | 9 |
| ZF Active Safety | too few | 9 |
| American Axle & Manufacturing | too few | 8 |
| Valeo North America | too few | 7 |
| Veoneer US Safety Systems | too few | 7 |
| Hella Electronics | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $85,000 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,872 | 80 |
| Senior · Level III | $128,000 | 54 |
| Expert · Level IV | $136,000 | 66 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $82,326 | $85,000 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,597 | $105,872 | 80 |
| Senior · Level III | $108,846 | $128,000 | 54 |
| Expert · Level IV | $133,557 | $136,000 | 66 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.