Engineering Professor salary in Ann Arbor, MI
Based on 24 certified H-1B filings in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Ypsilanti, Ann Abor.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $94,685 |
| 25th | $119,630 |
| 50th (median) | $130,052 |
| 75th | $134,869 |
| 90th | $135,905 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2023 | $118,636 | $115,125 | $127,000 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $108,000 | $97,000 | $117,772 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $130,000 | $118,000 | $135,000 | 13 |
| FY2026 | $130,104 | $123,073 | $134,812 | 11 |
Cost of living
Ann Arbor's median Engineering Professor salary of $130,052 is worth about $128,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Ann Arbor = 100.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in the Ann Arbor, MI area earned a median of $140,450 in May 2025 (710 employed). The H-1B median here is $130,052, 7% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | $130,713 | 22 |
| Eastern Michigan University | 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 | $130,713 | 18 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
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 | $102,460 | $130,713 | 18 |
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.