Elevator Engineer Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does an Elevator Engineer make in Detroit, MI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Elevator Engineer in Detroit, MI is $80,790. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $69,440 to a high of $93,734, with most professionals earning between $74,849 and $87,565.

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Utilizes controls-related expertise in Integrated Product Development (IPD) teams to conceptualize, design and develop innovative vertical transportation system solutions (like multi-car ropeless elevators).

February 05, 2023

Develops and applies model-driven requirements based on identification of operational scenarios that consider command response, disturbance rejection, sensor sensitivities and stability robustness.

February 26, 2023

Evaluates control concepts using MASC tools using MIL, SIL and HIR methodology and model-based development (MBD) methods.

April 22, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Elevator Engineer in Detroit, MI

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74849

87565

80790

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90132

82441

What is the average salary for Elevator Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elevator Engineer in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Elevator Engineer ranges from $74,849 to $87,565 with the average base salary of $80,790. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,094 to $90,132 with the average total cash compensation of $82,441.

View Average Salary for Elevator Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$80,790	$74,849 - $87,565
Bonus	$1,651	$1,246 - $2,567
Total Pay	$82,441	$76,094 - $90,132

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Elevator Engineer Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,079 - $87,835	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,039 - $87,788	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,841 - $87,557	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,960 - $87,696	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,554 - $88,391	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,920 - $87,649	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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