Data Scientists salary in Government and public sector, Michigan
Federal, state, and local public administration agencies.
Data Scientists (Government) in Michigan: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 5 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $80,000. 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 | 2 | $75,807 |
| Level III — experienced | 2 | $79,862 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $161,200 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Data Scientists (Government) in Michigan. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE | Department Analyst “ Lead (Pb) Data Unit | 3 | $77,917 |
| The City of Detroit | Data Manager | 1 | $80,000 |
| Gauntlet Networks, Inc. | Data Scientist | 1 | $161,200 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Data Manager at The City of Detroit$80,000DetroitWage Level IDecided Aug 12, 2025I-200-25217-222246
- Department Analyst “ Lead (Pb) Data Unit at MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE$81,806Rochester HillsWage Level IIIDecided May 7, 2025I-200-25120-922520
- Data Scientist at Gauntlet Networks, Inc.$161,200Shelby TownshipWage Level IVDecided Oct 1, 2024I-200-24268-359362
- Department Analyst at MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE$71,614LansingWage Level IDecided Dec 2, 2024I-200-24327-493506
- Lead Departmental Analyst at MICHIGAN PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE$77,917Rochester HillsWage Level IIIDecided Nov 21, 2024I-200-24319-475816
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 Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.