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How much does a materials scientist make in Michigan?

$107,400a year

Median yearly pay for materials scientists in Michigan. That is $51.64 an hour or $8,951 a month.

Hourly
$51.64
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among states
19 of 30
Jobs in the state
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,240Median: $107,400Highest 10%: $167,900
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,240$26.08
25th$77,160$37.10
Median$107,400$51.64
75th$161,300$77.56
90th$167,900$80.74

Cities in Michigan

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Detroit, MI$107,700
Salaries for every job in Michigan

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for materials scientists.

16. Kansas$115,500
17. Maryland$112,400
18. Ohio$108,800
19. Michigan$107,400
20. Pennsylvania$106,900
21. North Carolina$106,500
22. New Jersey$103,200
Materials Scientist salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a materials scientist make an hour in Michigan?

The median hourly pay in Michigan is $51.64 ($107,400 a year).

Do materials scientists make more in Michigan than the national average?

No: $107,400 against $117,800 nationally, 9% less.

Where does Michigan rank for materials scientist pay?

Michigan ranks 19 of 30 states.

Which city in Michigan pays materials scientists the most?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $107,700 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.