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Data Scientist Salary in Michigan (2026)
$48.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,320/year ($6,277/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 29th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 16% below the national average. Of the 7,360 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $100,590 a year — though pay ranges from $60,830 for newcomers to $162,670 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,830 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $130,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $162,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,360 Data Scientist jobs in Michigan (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Data Scientist salary of $100,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,320 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $100,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,300 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,695 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$4,275 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,320 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,277 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Michigan?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Michigan is $100,590 per year ($48.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,410 and $130,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $100,590, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $75,320 per year ($6,277 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 7,360 Data Scientist jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.