Data Scientists pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $168,510 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Detroit earn between $81,080 and $134,720.
- $62K10th
- $81K25th
- $103KMedian
- $135K75th
- $169K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,040 | $9,253 | $53.38 |
| Median | $103,330 | $8,611 | $49.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,080 | $6,757 | $38.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $134,720 | $11,227 | $64.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Data scientists in Detroit earn 5% more than the Michigan average ($105,890) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $111,040 | $103,330 | $62,400 | $168,510 | 3,810 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $111,040, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $79,948 a year, or $6,662 a month and $3,075 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $111,040 buys what about $110,710 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 13 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Detroit: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Detroit?
$53.39 an hour on average, and $49.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $79,948 a year ($6,662 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,040. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do data scientists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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