Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Michigan
$93,090avg. a year
$44.75 an hour · 2,370 employed
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Michigan earn an average of $93,090 a year. That is $23,750 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is Ann Arbor, MI at $101,920.
$84,310Median pay
$44.75Average hourly
-1%Avg. pay since 2020
#36Of 45 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
1380 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$101,920
$49.00 an hour
250 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$96,870
$46.57 an hour
31,120 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$87,400
$42.02 an hour
4300 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$73,280
$35.23 an hour
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan medical scientists, except epidemiologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| Michigan | $93,090 | $44.75 |
| Indiana | $98,910 | $47.56 |
| Ohio | $98,090 | $47.16 |
| Wisconsin | $91,070 | $43.78 |
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- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,530
- Biological Scientists, All Other$88,660
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- Conservation Scientists$74,140
- Microbiologists$80,240
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79,570
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in Michigan?
The average is $93,090 a year, and the median is $84,310. That is $23,750 (20%) less than the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$44.75 an hour on average; the median is $40.53.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Ann Arbor, MI ($101,920), followed by Kalamazoo-Portage, MI ($96,870). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Lansing-East Lansing, MI ($73,280).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #36 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-1042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national medical scientists, except epidemiologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.