Mechanical Engineer salary in Bay, MI
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Bay City, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Auburn, Bay City.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Median salary$110,000
Middle 50%$103.2k–$122.2k
vs. national median+2%comparison median $108,000
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,457 |
| 25th | $103,200 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $122,160 |
| 90th | $134,620 |
Cost of living
Bay's median Mechanical Engineer salary of $110,000 is worth about $119,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Bay = 91.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Mechanical Engineers in the Bay, MI area earned a median of $96,000 in May 2025 (60 employed). The H-1B median here is $110,000, 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HL Mando America | $111,800 | 11 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.