As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for City Engineer in Michigan is $107,759, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,072 weekly, or $8,980 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for City Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for City Engineer in Michigan vary widely, spanning from $93,939 to $120,761. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($100,525) and 75th percentile ($114,565), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,761 per year. This $14,040 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or API, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Michigan City Engineer often earn 1.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 82 companies. However, Michigan currently ranks 22 nationwide for City Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
City Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile City Engineer Salary $93,939 MI July 01, 2026
25th Percentile City Engineer Salary $100,525 MI July 01, 2026
50th Percentile City Engineer Salary $107,759 MI July 01, 2026
75th Percentile City Engineer Salary $114,565 MI July 01, 2026
90th Percentile City Engineer Salary $120,761 MI July 01, 2026
25% $100,525 10% $93,939 90% $120,761 75% $114,565 $107,759 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Taylor, MI Avg. Salary $115,111 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acme, MI Avg. Salary $108,118 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ada, MI Avg. Salary $110,606 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Addison, MI Avg. Salary $110,790 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, MI Avg. Salary $111,812 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Afton, MI Avg. Salary $107,818 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahmeek, MI Avg. Salary $108,622 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Akron, MI Avg. Salary $108,384 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alanson, MI Avg. Salary $108,075 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alba, MI Avg. Salary $107,991 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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    Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    City Engineer

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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