Biologists Salary in Michigan
Biologists in Michigan earn a median of $81,540 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Biological Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($98,920)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 860
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,200; the top 10% earn over $127,830. Nationally the range is $60,430 to $168,010.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Geneticists$81,540 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Bioinformatics Scientists$81,540 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Microbiologists$78,680 median in Michigan
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$81,540 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$84,310 median in Michigan
- Soil and Plant Scientists$65,390 median in Michigan
Biologists pay in Michigan
How much do biologists make in Michigan?
The median is $81,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,200 and the top 10% earn over $127,830. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for biologists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 50 (−18% vs. the national median of $98,920). Living costs are not included.