Civil Engineer Salary in Detroit, MI
Updated
The median civil engineer in the Detroit area earns $92,550 a year ($44.50 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($100,840) and about the same as the Michigan median ($92,100). Half of the 3,870 civil engineers there earn between $76,300 and $106,970.
Median $92,550
10th: $64,00090th: $129,700
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,000 | $63,920 | $68,240 |
| 25th percentile | $76,300 | $75,470 | $79,930 |
| Median | $92,550 | $92,100 | $100,840 |
| 75th percentile | $106,970 | $109,870 | $129,680 |
| 90th percentile | $129,700 | $130,400 | $163,220 |
| Average | $94,640 | $94,870 | $108,670 |
| Jobs | 3,870 | 7,760 | 367,840 |
Detroit, MI ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for civil engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($130,280).
Paid less than $92,550? That gap, with its source, is the strongest line in a raise request. Check your pay for your level in 30 seconds. Free, no sign-up.
Check my payCivil engineer pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $92,600
- San Jose, CA: $130,280
- San Francisco, CA: $130,160
- Sacramento, CA: $130,150
- Seattle, WA: $116,480
- Riverside, CA: $115,120
- San Diego, CA: $108,900
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,640
- All cities
Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Industrial Engineer: $104,110
- Mechanical Engineer: $109,470
- Electrical Engineer: $114,390
- All jobs in Detroit, MI
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.