Technology Michigan (MI) Rank #32 of 50

Data Engineer Salary in Michigan

The median data engineer salary in Michigan is $112,500 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $125,000.

Median Salary

$112,500

vs National

$-12,500

State Rank

#32 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Data Engineer Salary in Michigan by Experience

In Michigan, an entry-level data engineer earns around $72,000, while experienced professionals earn up to $162,000 per year. The cost of living index in Michigan is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$72,000

$-8,000 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$114,300

$-12,700 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$162,000

$-18,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Michigan

Percentile	MI Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$70,200	$78,000	$-7,800
25th Percentile	$90,000	$100,000	$-10,000
Median (50th)	$112,500	$125,000	$-12,500
75th Percentile	$142,200	$158,000	$-15,800
90th Percentile	$171,000	$190,000	$-19,000

Data Engineer Salary by City in Michigan

The largest employment areas for data engineers in Michigan include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Warren. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Detroit, MI

$110,000

Pop. 639,111 · COL 88%

Grand Rapids, MI

$112,500

Pop. 198,917 · COL 90%

Ann Arbor, MI

$131,250

Pop. 123,851 · COL 105%

Warren, MI

$110,000

Pop. 139,387 · COL 88%

Lansing, MI

$107,500

Pop. 112,644 · COL 86%

How to Become a Data Engineer in Michigan

Education

Most data engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Michigan has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonSQLSparkAirflowAWS/GCPData Modeling

Job Outlook in Michigan

Nationally, data engineer employment is projected to grow 28% over the next decade (much faster than average). Michigan's demand may vary based on local industry trends.