Data Scientists pay range in Ann Arbor
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,530 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Ann Arbor earn between $78,130 and $129,910.
- $61K10th
- $78K25th
- $113KMedian
- $130K75th
- $159K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,870 | $8,989 | $51.86 |
| Median | $112,680 | $9,390 | $54.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,130 | $6,511 | $37.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,910 | $10,826 | $62.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Ann Arbor vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Data scientists in Ann Arbor earn about the same as the Michigan average ($105,890) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $107,870 | $112,680 | $60,810 | $158,530 | 340 |
| Michigan | $105,890 | $100,590 | $60,830 | $162,670 | 7,360 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Ann Arbor
On the average salary of $107,870, a single filer in Ann Arbor takes home about $80,379 a year, or $6,698 a month and $3,091 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Ann Arbor a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Ann Arbor area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $107,870 buys what about $106,929 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Ann Arbor ($55,380). A typical home costs $422,945, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Michigan cities
Ann Arbor ranks 3rd of 13 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($111,040).
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Ann Arbor: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Ann Arbor?
$51.86 an hour on average, and $54.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Ann Arbor?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Ann Arbor?
About $80,379 a year ($6,698 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,870.
Do data scientists earn more in Ann Arbor than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
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 15-2051; area Ann Arbor, MI (11460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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