Mathematician Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$65,510
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-48% vs US median
US median $126,710
State Rank
#12 of 12
90 employed here

How much does a Mathematician make in Michigan?

A Mathematician working in Michigan earns a median salary of $65,510 per year, or about $31.50 per hour. That is 48% below the national median of $126,710 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $65,510 while the top 10% make $132,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $65,510 and $87,010 a year.

Mathematician salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$65,510$31.50
25th percentile (early career)$65,510$31.50
50th percentile (median)$65,510$31.50
75th percentile (experienced)$87,010$41.83
90th percentile (top earners)$132,530$63.72

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 12th out of 12 states and territories for Mathematician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$162,280
2Virginia$148,030
3Maryland$131,810
4Illinois$130,970
5New York$126,950

Working as a Mathematician in Michigan

Nationally, about 2,000 people work as Mathematicians in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($65,510) 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 Mathematician make in Michigan?
The median Mathematician salary in Michigan is $65,510 per year, or about $31.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $65,510 at the entry level to $132,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Mathematicians about 48% less than the national median of $126,710. Michigan ranks 12th out of 12 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Mathematicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $65,510 a year. About 90 Mathematicians 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.

← See the national Mathematician salary report

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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.