Median salary
$104,499
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$74.2k – $144.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
87.5%
7 of 8 roles
Live roles
8
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Mechanical Engineer
Sr. Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Photonics
Senior Mechanical Process Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Early Career Mechanical Process Engineer
Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer (Fall 2027)
Intern/Co-op - Refining Mechanical Engineer (Summer 2027)
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Amentum
|
$108,750 | 2 |
|
Marathon Petroleum
|
$68,474 | 2 |
|
Observable Space
|
$155,000 | 1 |
|
Leidos
|
$151,475 | 1 |
|
Applied Engineering
|
$104,499 | 1 |
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How much do Mechanical Engineer roles in Detroit pay?
The median salary for Mechanical Engineer roles in Detroit is $104,499 per year. Most pay falls between $74,237 (25th percentile) and $144,488 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $68,474 to $152,885.
These figures are computed live from 8 active Mechanical Engineer roles in Detroit on JobsRadar, of which 7 (87.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Mechanical Engineer roles in Detroit include Leidos, Observable Space, Amentum and Applied Engineering.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Mechanical Engineer salary in Detroit?
- The median is $104,499 per year, with most pay between $74,237 and $144,488 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Mechanical Engineer salary range in Detroit?
- Pay ranges from about $68,474 to $152,885 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $104,499. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.