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Data Scientists average salary by city in Michigan
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $111,040 | $103,330 | $81,080 | $79,948 | 100 |
| Jackson | $110,940 | $107,640 | $84,690 | $81,356 | 92 |
| Ann Arbor | $107,870 | $112,680 | $78,130 | $80,379 | 101 |
| Monroe | $105,740 | $96,140 | $75,380 | $78,971 | 93 |
| Grand Rapids | $101,330 | $96,880 | $75,120 | $74,623 | 96 |
| Midland | $97,690 | $84,520 | $74,310 | $73,650 | 92 |
| Niles | $95,870 | $95,350 | $65,840 | $72,447 | 92 |
| Lansing | $94,390 | $87,160 | $74,750 | $70,582 | 95 |
| Kalamazoo | $91,290 | $80,830 | $62,410 | $69,419 | 95 |
| Saginaw | $88,840 | $85,460 | $62,640 | $66,554 | 91 |
| Flint | $87,820 | $79,610 | $66,030 | $66,305 | 93 |
| Muskegon | $87,660 | $79,480 | $66,490 | $66,201 | 93 |
| Traverse City | $81,380 | $77,420 | $54,880 | $62,869 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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