Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 49-3051. Rank and differences are derived from published figures. How we use it.
How Michigan compares
Michigan's median is $47,900, $9,650 (16.8%) below the U.S. median. It ranks 36th, mid-table among the 50 states and territories with data.
The top 10% earn $64,020 or more and the bottom 10% under $27,840. That range is wider than the national one.
About 1,480 marine mechanics work in Michigan, 6.4% of the U.S. total. For the size of its workforce, Michigan has 2.3 times as many marine mechanics as the U.S. average.
Pay distribution: Michigan vs. United States
Michigan median $47,900
United States median $57,550
- 10th–90th percentile
- 25th–75th percentile
- Median
| Measure | Michigan annual | Michigan hourly | U.S. annual | U.S. hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,840 | Not loaded | $36,950 | $17.76 |
| 25th percentile | $37,400 | Not loaded | $46,750 | $22.48 |
| Median (50th) | $47,900 | $23.03 | $57,550 | $27.67 |
| 75th percentile | $58,900 | Not loaded | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 90th percentile | $64,020 | Not loaded | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| Mean (average) | $48,920 | $23.52 | $58,070 | $27.92 |
Hourly percentiles for this state are published by BLS but not loaded here yet, so they show as “Not loaded”.
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Questions about marine mechanic pay in Michigan
How much does a marine mechanic make in Michigan?
The median is $47,900 a year, or $23.03 an hour (May 2025). The average is $48,920.
Is Michigan a good state for marine mechanic pay?
It ranks 36th of 50, 16.8% below the U.S. median. Living costs are not factored in, so compare with what housing costs where you would work.
How many marine mechanics work in Michigan?
About 1,480.