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Civil Engineer Salary in Michigan (2026)
$44.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,708/year ($5,809/month) for a single filer
Civil Engineer pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $92,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,760 Civil Engineer jobs in Michigan (occupation code 17-2051, “Civil Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Civil Engineer salary of $92,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $69,708 — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
| Gross (median) | $92,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,432 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,046 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$3,914 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,708 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,809 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Civil Engineer make in Michigan?
- The median Civil Engineer salary in Michigan is $92,100 per year ($44.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,470 and $109,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Civil Engineer in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $92,100, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $69,708 per year ($5,809 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.3%.
- How many Civil Engineer jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 7,760 Civil Engineer jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.