Mechanical Engineer salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 2,714 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Auburn Hills, Troy, Dearborn, Warren, Novi.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,056 |
| 25th | $93,642 |
| 50th (median) | $109,512 |
| 75th | $125,362 |
| 90th | $140,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,555 | $75,000 | $95,867 | 2,232 |
| FY2021 | $90,000 | $82,555 | $104,013 | 2,004 |
| FY2022 | $95,680 | $84,032 | $110,000 | 2,044 |
| FY2023 | $97,889 | $84,500 | $112,570 | 1,560 |
| FY2024 | $104,000 | $87,111 | $118,000 | 1,649 |
| FY2025 | $109,512 | $91,500 | $125,000 | 1,667 |
| FY2026 | $109,660 | $93,700 | $125,711 | 1,047 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Mechanical Engineer salary of $109,512 is worth about $109,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Mechanical Engineers in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $109,470 in May 2025 (22,500 employed). The H-1B median here is $109,512, 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| General Motors Company | $130,850 | 295 |
| Ford | $120,000 | 244 |
| Fca | $125,362 | 125 |
| Akkodis | $93,600 | 70 |
| Engineering Technology Associates | $93,700 | 68 |
| Caresoft Technologies | $93,642 | 41 |
| Robert Bosch | $128,767 | 38 |
| Segula Technologies | $90,366 | 36 |
| Satyam-Venture Engineering Services Pvt | $80,000 | 35 |
| Altair Productdesign | $93,642 | 33 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $79,040 | 392 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,810 | 1,043 |
| Senior · Level III | $114,330 | 546 |
| Expert · Level IV | $129,780 | 705 |
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 | $72,467 | $79,040 | 392 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $87,589 | $95,810 | 1,043 |
| Senior · Level III | $102,731 | $114,330 | 546 |
| Expert · Level IV | $125,362 | $129,780 | 705 |
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.