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Mid-level Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Michigan

Roles that require qualified independent work on routine tasks. Typically two to five years of relevant experience.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026
BLS percentile range
P25 to MEDIAN of the Michigan OES distribution for Computer and Information Research Scientists.
DOL OFLC offered median
$119,732
Across 19 certified filings at this wage level.
Real disclosed salaries

Mid-level Computer and Information Research Scientists in Michigan: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 19 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $119,732. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level II — qualified19$119,732

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Mid-level Computer and Information Research Scientists in Michigan. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
KLA CorporationAlgorithm Engineer6$119,225
University of MichiganResearch Investigator2$93,500
General MotorsSenior Researcher2$134,354
THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANYSenior Research Specialist2$91,374
FORD MOTOR COMPANYFactory Automation Engineer1$129,334
NVIDIA CorporationResearch Scientist1$160,000
TECH5 USA, Inc.Senior AI Scientist1$129,334
Otis Elevator CompanyModel Based Design Test Staff Engineer1$129,334
Coupa Software, Inc.Sr. Operations Research Scientist1$138,975
MSR TECHNOLOGY GROUP LLCResearch Engineer1$89,003

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Research Investigator at University of Michigan
    $72,000
    Ann ArborWage Level IIDecided Sep 15, 2025I-200-25251-292464
  • Factory Automation Engineer at FORD MOTOR COMPANY
    $129,334
    RedfordWage Level IIDecided Jul 3, 2025I-200-25177-130009
  • Research Scientist at NVIDIA Corporation
    $160,000
    Ann ArborWage Level IIDecided May 9, 2025I-200-25122-931170
  • Senior AI Scientist at TECH5 USA, Inc.
    $129,334
    TroyWage Level IIDecided May 5, 2025I-200-25118-911605
  • Senior Researcher at General Motors
    $132,985
    WarrenWage Level IIDecided Apr 30, 2025I-200-25113-895026
  • Senior Research Specialist at THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
    $91,374
    MidlandWage Level IIDecided Apr 23, 2025I-200-25106-869035
  • Model Based Design Test Staff Engineer at Otis Elevator Company
    $129,334
    Farmington HillsWage Level IIDecided Apr 16, 2025I-200-25099-847987
  • Senior Research Specialist at THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
    $91,374
    MidlandWage Level IIDecided Mar 28, 2025I-200-25082-796490

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.