Materials Scientists Salary in Michigan
Materials Scientists in Michigan earn a median of $107,410 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,240; the top 10% earn over $167,940. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
States ranked near Michigan
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- Materials Engineers$94,050 median in Michigan
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- Nuclear Engineers$129,940 median in Michigan
- Microsystems Engineers$121,000 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$128,960 median in Michigan
Materials Scientists pay in Michigan
How much do materials scientists make in Michigan?
The median is $107,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,240 and the top 10% earn over $167,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 30 (−9% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.