salary$97,570 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Ann Arbor, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$141,350per year
Jobs in the area220people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Ann Arbor?
OK. Rent of $1,936 a month takes 23.8% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Ann Arbor, MI area is $97,570 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $62,340 and $141,350.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Ann Arbor?
Typical rent of $1,936 a month takes 23.8% of the median civil engineer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Ann Arbor, MI metro area.