How much does a physicist make in Michigan?
$94,520a year
Median yearly pay for physicists in Michigan. That is $45.44 an hour or $7,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.44
- Vs. national median
- -45%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,380Median: $94,520Highest 10%: $248,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,380 | $30.95 | |
| 25th | $71,580 | $34.41 | |
| Median | $94,520 | $45.44 | |
| 75th | $199,200 | $95.75 | |
| 90th | $248,500 | $119.47 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $199,200 |
| Lansing, MI | $71,580 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $64,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for physicists.
| 38. Indiana | $105,900 |
| 39. Colorado | $104,600 |
| 40. Montana | $103,800 |
| 41. Michigan | $94,520 |
| 42. South Dakota | $83,050 |
| 43. Delaware | $82,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a physicist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $45.44 ($94,520 a year).
Do physicists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $94,520 against $172,300 nationally, 45% less.
Where does Michigan rank for physicist pay?
Michigan ranks 41 of 43 states.
Which city in Michigan pays physicists the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $199,200 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.