Michigan Median
$100,590
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.36
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $120,230
State Rank
#29 of 49
7,360 employed here
How much does a Data Scientist make in Michigan?
Data Scientists in Michigan take home a median of $100,590 annually — roughly $48.36 an hour — which runs 16% below the national median of $120,230.
Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $60,830 while the top 10% make $162,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $77,410 and $130,240 a year.
Data Scientist salary range in Michigan
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $60,830 | $29.25 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $77,410 | $37.22 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $100,590 | $48.36 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $130,240 | $62.62 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $162,670 | $78.21 |
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How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks 29th out of 49 states and territories for Data Scientist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Data Scientist salary in other states
Washington $163,350California $141,590Maryland $136,370New Jersey $135,280Massachusetts $131,750New York $130,460Minnesota $128,800Vermont $127,070District of Columbia $126,490Virginia $126,430Connecticut $126,340Oregon $125,990Texas $122,090North Carolina $119,090Colorado $117,400Florida $115,820Arkansas $109,390Utah $108,090Arizona $107,240Pennsylvania $106,850Wisconsin $106,680Illinois $106,560Georgia $104,340Alabama $103,120Ohio $102,630Rhode Island $102,440Hawaii $102,130New Hampshire $100,620Montana $100,490Tennessee $100,330Nevada $98,540Nebraska $98,230Kansas $98,130Missouri $97,090South Dakota $96,150New Mexico $95,850Iowa $95,830South Carolina $91,990Kentucky $91,760Indiana $91,470Maine $90,880Idaho $89,380Oklahoma $86,310West Virginia $85,090Alaska $84,110North Dakota $81,900Louisiana $78,760Mississippi $69,490
Working as a Data Scientist in Michigan
Nationally, about 262,000 people work as Data Scientists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($100,590) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Data Scientist make in Michigan?
The median Data Scientist salary in Michigan is $100,590 per year, or about $48.36 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $60,830 at the entry level to $162,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Data Scientists about 16% less than the national median of $120,230. Michigan ranks 29th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Data Scientists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $100,590 a year. About 7,360 Data Scientists are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.