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Engineering Manager Salary in Michigan (2026)
$80.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $118,268/year ($9,856/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 22nd of 51 states for Engineering Manager pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 14,820 Engineering Manager jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $166,930 a year — though pay ranges from $117,490 for newcomers to $218,050 at the top.
Engineering Manager pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $117,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $135,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $166,930 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $188,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $218,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 14,820 Engineering Manager jobs in Michigan (occupation code 11-9041, “Architectural and Engineering Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Engineering Manager salary of $166,930 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 $118,268 — an effective tax rate of 29.2%.
| Gross (median) | $166,930 |
| Federal income tax | −$28,797 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,770 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$7,095 |
| Take-home (annual) | $118,268 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $9,856 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Engineering Manager make in Michigan?
- The median Engineering Manager salary in Michigan is $166,930 per year ($80.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $135,210 and $188,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Engineering Manager in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $166,930, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $118,268 per year ($9,856 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 29.2%.
- How many Engineering Manager jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 14,820 Engineering Manager 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.