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Medical Scientist Salary in Michigan (2026)
$40.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,559/year ($5,380/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 27th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 21% below the national average. Of the 2,370 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $84,310 a year — though pay ranges from $63,590 for newcomers to $144,530 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $95,870 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $144,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,370 Medical Scientist jobs in Michigan (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Medical Scientist salary of $84,310 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 $64,559 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $84,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,718 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,450 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$3,583 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,559 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,380 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Michigan?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Michigan is $84,310 per year ($40.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,470 and $95,870.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $84,310, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $64,559 per year ($5,380 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 2,370 Medical 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.