Epidemiologist Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Epidemiologists in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$84,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $87,220
State Rank
#14 of 42
280 employed here

How much does an Epidemiologist make in Michigan?

An Epidemiologist working in Michigan earns a median salary of $84,990 per year, or about $40.86 per hour. That is 3% below the national median of $87,220 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $52,910 while the top 10% make $112,900 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $66,450 and $97,260 a year.

Epidemiologist salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$52,910$25.44
25th percentile (early career)$66,450$31.95
50th percentile (median)$84,990$40.86
75th percentile (experienced)$97,260$46.76
90th percentile (top earners)$112,900$54.28

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 14th out of 42 states and territories for Epidemiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$115,890
2District of Columbia$112,370
3California$110,760
4New Jersey$109,760
5Washington$108,240

Working as an Epidemiologist in Michigan

Nationally, about 12,000 people work as Epidemiologists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($84,990) 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 an Epidemiologist make in Michigan?
The median Epidemiologist salary in Michigan is $84,990 per year, or about $40.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,910 at the entry level to $112,900 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Epidemiologists about 3% less than the national median of $87,220. Michigan ranks 14th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Epidemiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $84,990 a year. About 280 Epidemiologists 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.