Data Scientists Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $63,980 -43.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.76
10th percentile $48,370
90th percentile $123,590
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,370
    25th
    $53,140
    50th (median)
    $63,980
    75th
    $86,220
    90th
    $123,590

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Data Scientists salary vs area income 83% Median Data Scientists salary is 17% below 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $54,330
    Software Developers $94,010
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,980
    Computer Systems Analysts $89,070
    Computer Occupations, All Other $101,250
    Computer Network Support Specialists $61,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Traverse City?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Traverse City, MI is $30.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.95 or more per hour.

    Is Traverse City above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Traverse City, MI is 43.2% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $48,370 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,140.