Principal Engineer Salary in Ann Arbor, Michigan

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How much does a Principal Engineer make in Ann Arbor, MI? The average Principal Engineer salary in Ann Arbor, MI is $169,765 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $155,063 and $185,680. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Principal Engineer I
SPECTRUM - GREENWOOD VILLAGE , CO
TITLE. Principal Engineer I. LOCATION. Greenwood Village, CO. JOB SUMMARY. Design and develop innovative capabilities for applications and systems utilized with
- 3 days ago
Principal Engineer I
SPECTRUM - MARYLAND HEIGHTS , MO
TITLE. Principal Engineer I. LOCATION. Maryland Heights, MO. JOB SUMMARY. Implement ETL (Extract- Transform- Load) scripts against high volume databases in Orac
- 3 days ago
Principal Engineer I - PON Architecture
SPECTRUM - ENGLEWOOD , CO
The Principal Engineer I for PON Architecture will be responsible for engineering activities that maintain and enhance the company's telecommunications and sign
- 2 days ago
Principal Software Engineer I
SPECTRUM - GREENWOOD VILLAGE , CO
This posting has been extended beyond it's anticipated closing date. Spectrum's Product and Technology team creates, develops, and operates the nation's fastest
- 3 days ago
Principal Supply Chain AI/ML Solution Engineer
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits - HOLLYWOOD , FL
What You Need To Know. Open the door to a groundbreaking tech career with an industry leader. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent win
- 2 days ago
Principal Supply Chain AI/ML Solution Engineer
Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits - HOLLYWOOD , FL
What You Need To Know. Open the door to a groundbreaking tech career with an industry leader. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is North America’s preeminent win
- 2 days ago

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About Ann Arbor, Michigan    Ann Arbor is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Washtenaw County. The 2010 census recorded its population to be 113,934, mak....More

Ann Arbor, Michigan  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Principal Engineer: Design, 3Scale

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