Medical Scientists Salary in Michigan
Medical Scientists in Michigan earn a median of $84,310 a year, −18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −18% ($103,410)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 2,370
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,590; the top 10% earn over $144,530. Nationally the range is $64,800 to $177,780.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Geneticists$81,540 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$81,540 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$109,340 median in Michigan
- Microbiologists$78,680 median in Michigan
- Physicians, Pathologists$303,070 median in Michigan
- Bioinformatics Scientists$81,540 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Medical Scientists pay in Michigan
How much do medical scientists make in Michigan?
The median is $84,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,590 and the top 10% earn over $144,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for medical scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 46 (−18% vs. the national median of $103,410). Living costs are not included.