Data Scientists in Michigan. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
What the numbers say
Michigan's median Data Scientist wage was $99,470 in 2024, about 14% below the US median of $115,636. That gap is real, but it tells only part of the story.
Michigan's cost of living sits at 92.9 on a national index where 100 is average. After adjusting for what the money actually buys, the effective purchasing power of that $99,470 lands closer to $107,000 in national-baseline dollars. The headline gap shrinks to roughly 7%.
The spread within the state is wide. Data Scientists at the 10th percentile earned $59,860 in 2024. Those at the 90th percentile earned $146,120, about 2.4 times as much. That range reflects how differently the role is defined across employers: some hire for entry-level analytics work, others for senior research positions that overlap with machine learning engineering. Where someone sits in that range depends heavily on experience, the kinds of jobs that hire here, and whether the role leans toward analysis or model development.
The mean wage of $102,030 runs modestly above the median, which tells us a smaller group of higher-paid Data Scientists pulls the average up. The distribution is not dramatically uneven by the standards of this occupation nationally, but the effect is visible.
BLS projects employment in this occupation to grow 33.5% between 2024 and 2034, a pace it classifies as much faster than average. With roughly 6,450 Data Scientists employed in Michigan in 2024, the state already has a meaningful base. Whether that growth rate holds depends on factors BLS does not model at the state level, so we report the national projection as context, not a Michigan-specific forecast.
Salary distribution
Where Michigan data scientists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $77,410 and $130,240, with a median of $100,590.
Data Scientists in Michigan: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 605 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $92,475. 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.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 115 | $66,560 |
| Level II — qualified | 250 | $86,361 |
| Level III — experienced | 126 | $113,295 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 96 | $128,794 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Data Scientists in Michigan. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | Data Scientist | 51 | $113,580 |
| University of Michigan | Research Area Specialist Intermediate | 31 | $77,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Senior Business Intelligence Analyst | 23 | $88,960 |
| AMERICAN IT SOLUTIONS INC. | Data Analyst | 12 | $83,200 |
| Ford Motor Credit Company LLC | Analytics Scientist | 10 | $112,890 |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Epidemiologist | 9 | $107,848 |
| General Motors | Data Analytics Engineer | 8 | $116,564 |
| KLA Corporation | Data Scientist | 7 | $120,146 |
| Marketing Associates, LLC dba OneMagnify | Senior Data Analyst | 6 | $119,658 |
| Auto Club Services, Inc. | Data Scientist | 5 | $98,791 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Data Informatics Analyst at KLA Corporation$132,857Ann ArborWage Level IIIDecided —I-200-26084-727690
- SHS PI Specialist at Edward W. Sparrow Hospital Association$83,013LansingWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-729147
- Data Resource Analyst at MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY$76,567East LansingDecided —I-200-26084-728356
- Database Analyst/Programmer Intermediate at University of Michigan$70,380Ann ArborWage Level IIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-725762
- Data Scientist at CVS Shared Services Resources LLC$116,359BathWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-722694
- Senior Retention Data Analyst at ektello, LLC$116,480WarrenWage Level IIIDecided Mar 30, 2026I-200-26082-722175
- SAP BW Consultant at Bhrigus Inc.$87,000Farmington HillsWage Level IIDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-718630
- Data Scientist at PIEZOS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS INC$107,848NorthvilleWage Level IIIDecided Mar 26, 2026I-200-26078-715292
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.
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Data Scientists pay by experience level in Michigan
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Data Scientists specialties in Michigan
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 337 certified offers. The most common variant is Data Scientist at a median of $105,880.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 100 | $105,880 |
| Data Analyst | Information Data Systems Inc. | 67 | $83,200 |
| Data Engineer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 44 | $97,791 |
| Business Analyst | Amazon.com Services LLC | 36 | $83,250 |
| Business Intelligence Analyst | Henry Ford Health System | 30 | $87,195 |
| Business Intelligence Developer | Corewell Health | 15 | $88,275 |
| Manager | Circana, LLC | 12 | $113,405 |
| Analyst, Healthcare Analytics | MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. | 9 | $84,000 |
| BI Analyst | CALIFORNIA CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, INC. | 8 | $76,533 |
| Analytics Scientist | Ford Motor Credit Company LLC | 7 | $128,710 |
| BI Developer | PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS LLC | 5 | $102,000 |
| Sr. Software Engineer | Aquasight LLC | 4 | $103,875 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Data Scientists in Michigan, by industry
Median offered wage across 597 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $85,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | AMERICAN IT SOLUTIONS INC. | 215 | $85,000 |
| Manufacturing | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 123 | $113,580 |
| Professional services | Marketing Associates, LLC dba OneMagnify | 83 | $90,177 |
| Finance and insurance | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | 55 | $110,000 |
| Education | University of Michigan | 43 | $76,567 |
| Healthcare | Henry Ford Health System | 42 | $86,362 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 21 | $109,810 |
| Energy and utilities | DTE Electric Company | 6 | $121,283 |
| Government and public sector | MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE | 5 | $80,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | RPM Freight Systems, LLC dba RPM | 2 | $112,500 |
| Nonprofit and civic | Tides Center | 1 | $95,000 |
| Media and entertainment | The Detroit Lions, Inc. | 1 | $150,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Michigan over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+33.5%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Data Scientists in Michigan?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Data Scientists in Michigan is $100,590.
- How does Michigan compare to the national median for Data Scientists?
- The Michigan median is -16.2% versus the BLS national figure of $120,042.
- What is the salary range for Data Scientists in Michigan?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $60,830 and the 90th-percentile at $162,670, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Data Scientists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 33.5% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Data Scientists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.