Jackson engineer salary
EstimateUpdated March 2025
What engineers earn in the Jackson, MI metro, with a full breakdown by role.
Typical pay
$101,991
Jackson
Top earners
$144,866
Higher end
vs national
-15% vs national
U.S. $120,395
State
MI
Michigan
Engineers in the Jackson, MI metro earn an estimated $101,991, -15% vs national, with top earners near $144,866. 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 Jackson
Estimated pay for each discipline in Jackson. 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 | $130,890 | $191,660 | Verified | ||
| Software Engineer Software & Technology | $120,840 | $173,430 | Verified | ||
| Data Engineer Emerging | $120,840 | $173,430 | Estimate | ||
| AI Engineer Emerging | $120,840 | $173,430 | Estimate | ||
| Machine Learning Engineer Emerging | $120,840 | $173,430 | Estimate | ||
| Cloud Engineer Emerging | $120,840 | $173,430 | Estimate | ||
| DevOps Engineer Emerging | $120,840 | $173,430 | Estimate | ||
| Electrical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $104,430 | $158,330 | Verified | ||
| Civil Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $104,000 | $138,020 | Verified | ||
| Environmental Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $102,160 | $121,910 | Verified | ||
| Industrial Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $93,060 | $124,980 | Verified | ||
| Mechanical Engineer Architecture & Engineering | $87,660 | $127,800 | Verified |
- Verified
Engineering Manager
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$130,890
90th
$191,660
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Software Engineer
Software & Technology
Median
$120,840
90th
$173,430
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Data Engineer
Emerging
Median
$120,840
90th
$173,430
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AI Engineer
Emerging
Median
$120,840
90th
$173,430
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Machine Learning Engineer
Emerging
Median
$120,840
90th
$173,430
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Cloud Engineer
Emerging
Median
$120,840
90th
$173,430
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DevOps Engineer
Emerging
Median
$120,840
90th
$173,430
View details - Verified
Electrical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$104,430
90th
$158,330
View details - Verified
Civil Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$104,000
90th
$138,020
View details - Verified
Environmental Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$102,160
90th
$121,910
View details - Verified
Industrial Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$93,060
90th
$124,980
View details - Verified
Mechanical Engineer
Architecture & Engineering
Median
$87,660
90th
$127,800
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What affects engineering pay in Jackson
- ▹Local market. Jackson pay runs -15% 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 Jackson, raising or lowering local pay.
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Engineer salaries in Jackson — FAQ
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Source details
BLS publishes no single "engineer" occupation. This blends the published medians of 6 engineering occupations in Jackson, MI, weighted by local employment (1,160 jobs).
Benchmarks come from published government wage data via BLS OEWS. Local and emerging-role figures are labeled estimates. Full methodology →