Computer and Information Research Scientists Salary in Michigan

Computer and information research scientists in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $143,030 a year) and the least in Lansing ($73,180), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the computer and information research scientists average at $106,130 and the median at $82,590 for 530 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $153,930.

Computer and Information Research Scientists average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$143,030
Detroit$139,170
Lansing$73,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$143,030	$151,110	$118,190	$103,195	101
Detroit	$139,170	$136,720	$125,990	$97,520	100
Lansing	$73,180	$66,700	$66,700	$56,775	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in other states

Computer and Information Research Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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 15-1221.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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