How much does a food scientist and technologist make in Michigan?
$76,940a year
Median yearly pay for food scientist and technologists in Michigan. That is $36.99 an hour or $6,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.99
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,620Median: $76,940Highest 10%: $134,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,620 | $26.74 | |
| 25th | $63,030 | $30.30 | |
| Median | $76,940 | $36.99 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.21 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.86 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,400 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $78,610 |
| Detroit, MI | $67,790 |
| Lansing, MI | $63,030 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food scientist and technologists.
| 30. North Carolina | $79,840 |
| 31. New Mexico | $79,130 |
| 32. Idaho | $77,440 |
| 33. Michigan | $76,940 |
| 34. Ohio | $76,780 |
| 35. Utah | $73,280 |
| 36. Nebraska | $72,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food scientist and technologist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $36.99 ($76,940 a year).
Do food scientist and technologists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $76,940 against $88,720 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Michigan rank for food scientist and technologist pay?
Michigan ranks 33 of 39 states.
Which city in Michigan pays food scientist and technologists the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $105,400 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.