Data Scientists Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $91,590 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.03
10th percentile $57,440
90th percentile $139,750
Employed locally 520
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,440
    25th
    $69,630
    50th (median)
    $91,590
    75th
    $119,410
    90th
    $139,750

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 114% Median Data Scientists salary is 14% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Nearby metros — Data Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bloomington, IL $133,340
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $119,860
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $118,820
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $117,940
    Minnesota $117,840
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $117,060

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers $103,970
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,580
    Computer Systems Analysts $94,600
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $89,040
    Computer Occupations, All Other $97,900
    Computer Network Architects $107,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Grand Rapids, MI is $44.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.22 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 18.7% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $57,440 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,630.