Metallurgist Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Metallurgist make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Metallurgist in Detroit, MI is $118,280. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $97,550 to a high of $140,056, with most professionals earning between $107,430 and $129,678.

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Lead and manage assigned product development initiatives and projects, ensuring timely and effective results that support cost effective implementation of customer demands.

December 03, 2022

Support the Chief Metallurgist in setting forging and heat treating temperatures/parameters for Nickel Superalloys, Titanium, & Steel Alloys.

December 14, 2022

Demonstrated ability to research, recognize and identify the interdependence of complex process variables within the scope to anticipate issues, draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.

March 15, 2023

Manage projects involving the purchase and installation of new heat treating equipment and enhancements to existing equipment.

March 19, 2023

Review instructions, specifications, and prints and design robust processes, assist in determining the method of conducting inspection and tests, and sequence of operations.

May 04, 2023

Develop, document and implement manufacturing, customer and product trials to continuously improve product attributes, tighten tolerances or reduce cost and flow time.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Metallurgist in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

107430

129678

118280

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

112549

147728

128655

What is the average salary for Metallurgist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Metallurgist in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Metallurgist ranges from $107,430 to $129,678 with the average base salary of $118,280. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $112,549 to $147,728 with the average total cash compensation of $128,655.

View Average Salary for Metallurgist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$118,280	$107,430 - $129,678
Bonus	$10,375	$5,119 - $18,050
Total Pay	$128,655	$112,549 - $147,728

* 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.

Metallurgist Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,430 - $129,678	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,376 - $129,613	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,086 - $129,263	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,258 - $129,471	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,279 - $129,497	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,204 - $129,406	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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