Computer & Information Research Scientist Salary in Michigan
Conducts research on fundamental computer and information science problems and develops new technology.
State Average
$116,779
across 19 metros
vs National Avg
-15.1%
national: $137,605
Metros Covered
19
2 above national avg
Highest Metro
$150,696
Ann Arbor
All metro areas in Michigan
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19 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MIMI | $90K | $120K | $150K | $180K | $151K |
| Monroe, MIMI | $101K | $121K | $140K | $160K | $140K |
| Flint, MIMI | $105K | $121K | $137K | $153K | $137K |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MIMI | $105K | $121K | $137K | $153K | $137K |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $85K | $111K | $136K | $161K | $136K |
| Bay City, MIMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MIMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Midland, MIMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MIMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Niles, MIMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Saginaw, MIMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Traverse City, MIMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $65K | $90K | $115K | $139K | $115K |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MIMI | $64K | $88K | $112K | $136K | $112K |
| Jackson, MIMI | $64K | $88K | $112K | $136K | $112K |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $64K | $85K | $106K | $127K | $106K |
| Battle Creek, MIMI | $64K | $70K | $77K | $83K | $77K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MIMI | $64K | $70K | $77K | $83K | $77K |
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