Data Scientist Salary in Michigan
Develops algorithms and models to extract insights from large datasets using statistical and ML methods.
State Average
$93,037
across 19 metros
vs National Avg
-9.4%
national: $102,724
Metros Covered
19
3 above national avg
Highest Metro
$108,056
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn
All metro areas in Michigan
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19 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MIMI | $66K | $87K | $108K | $129K | $108K |
| Ann Arbor, MIMI | $68K | $88K | $107K | $127K | $108K |
| Monroe, MIMI | $66K | $87K | $107K | $128K | $107K |
| Midland, MIMI | $66K | $84K | $101K | $119K | $102K |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MIMI | $64K | $81K | $98K | $115K | $99K |
| Jackson, MIMI | $54K | $75K | $97K | $118K | $97K |
| Saginaw, MIMI | $63K | $80K | $97K | $114K | $97K |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MIMI | $62K | $79K | $97K | $114K | $97K |
| Niles, MIMI | $53K | $75K | $96K | $118K | $97K |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MIMI | $60K | $77K | $94K | $112K | $94K |
| Bay City, MIMI | $58K | $75K | $92K | $109K | $92K |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MIMI | $60K | $75K | $91K | $106K | $91K |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $60K | $75K | $89K | $104K | $90K |
| Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $53K | $70K | $87K | $104K | $87K |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $52K | $69K | $85K | $101K | $85K |
| Flint, MIMI | $57K | $70K | $83K | $96K | $83K |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan areaMI | $51K | $66K | $81K | $95K | $81K |
| Battle Creek, MIMI | $51K | $65K | $79K | $93K | $79K |
| Traverse City, MIMI | $50K | $62K | $75K | $87K | $75K |
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View roadmap →Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.