Data Scientists Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,710 -28.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.80
10th percentile $55,130
90th percentile $127,780
Employed locally 100
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,130
    25th
    $68,730
    50th (median)
    $80,710
    75th
    $105,400
    90th
    $127,780

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,390
    Software Developers $111,030
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,390
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $86,050
    Computer Occupations, All Other $77,090
    Computer Programmers $80,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Southern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Southern Michigan is $38.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.97 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Michigan above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Southern Michigan is 28.3% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $55,130 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,730.