Flint engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Flint, MI metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$96,099
Flint
Top earners
$137,822
Higher end
vs national
-20% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
MI
Michigan
Engineers in the Flint, MI metro earn an estimated $96,099, -20% vs national, with top earners near $137,822. See the full breakdown by role below, or estimate your own total compensation — the number sharpens as local engineers contribute.
Engineering pay by role in Flint
Estimated pay for each discipline in Flint. Filter the list or open a role for the full picture.
| Engineering role | Pay band (10th–90th) | Median | 90th pct | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager Architecture & Engineering | $131,850 | $198,890 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $106,980 | $141,410 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $96,900 | $146,370 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $96,900 | $146,370 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $96,900 | $146,370 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $96,900 | $146,370 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $96,900 | $146,370 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $96,900 | $146,370 | Estimate | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $92,460 | $130,130 | Verified | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $90,910 | $131,430 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $78,870 | $131,590 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$131,850
90th
$198,890
View details - Verified
Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$106,980
90th
$141,410
View details - Verified
Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$96,900
90th
$146,370
View details - Estimate
Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,900
90th
$146,370
View details - Estimate
AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,900
90th
$146,370
View details - Estimate
Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,900
90th
$146,370
View details - Estimate
Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,900
90th
$146,370
View details - Estimate
DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$96,900
90th
$146,370
View details - Verified
Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$92,460
90th
$130,130
View details - Verified
Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$90,910
90th
$131,430
View details - Verified
Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$78,870
90th
$131,590
View details
What affects engineering pay in Flint
- ▹Local market. Flint pay runs -20% vs national for the typical engineer, usually above the Michigan statewide estimate.
- ▹Industry concentration.A metro's dominant employers (tech, defense, energy, healthcare) shift which engineering disciplines command a premium locally.
- ▹Experience & specialization. Seniority and in-demand skills swing pay well beyond the metro median — see the role table above and the calculator.
- ▹Remote work.Remote offers may anchor to a company's HQ market rather than Flint, raising or lowering local pay.
Other Michigan metros
Engineer salaries in Flint — FAQ
How much do engineers make in Flint?
What is the highest-paying engineering role in Flint?
How does engineering pay in Flint compare to the national average?
Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 5 engineering occupations in Flint, MI, weighted by local employment (1,190 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →