Data Scientists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for data scientists is $48.36 an hour ($100,590 a year). About 7,360 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Michigan ranks 29th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.25 | $60,830 |
| 25% of workers | $37.22 | $77,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.36 | $100,590 |
| 75% of workers | $62.62 | $130,240 |
| 90% of workers | $78.21 | $162,670 |
Data Scientists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $112,680 | 340 |
| Jackson | $107,640 | 70 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $103,330 | 3,810 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $96,880 | 850 |
| Monroe | $96,140 | 40 |
| Niles | $95,350 | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $87,160 | 490 |
| Saginaw | $85,460 | 80 |
| Midland | $84,520 | 70 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $80,830 | 150 |
| Flint | $79,610 | 110 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $79,480 | 40 |
| Traverse City | $77,420 | 60 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $83,480 |
| Actuaries | $100,640 |
| Statisticians | $102,710 |
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