Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Salary in Michigan
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists in Michigan earn a median of $118,870 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Physical Scientists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $118,870
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($122,570)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,540; the top 10% earn over $164,380. Nationally the range is $67,000 to $195,190.
States ranked near Michigan
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- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$103,210 median in Michigan
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$80,990 median in Michigan
- Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians$105,680 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$82,590 median in Michigan
- Hydrologists$101,060 median in Michigan
- Physicists$94,520 median in Michigan
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists pay in Michigan
How much do remote sensing scientists and technologists make in Michigan?
The median is $118,870 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,540 and the top 10% earn over $164,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for remote sensing scientists and technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 39 (−3% vs. the national median of $122,570). Living costs are not included.