Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Salary in Michigan (2025)

✓ Sourced directly from BLS OES · Checked for accuracy at every rebuild · First published: 2026-08-25 · Last updated: 2026-10-25

BLS OES May 2025 · SOC 19-3099
$84,260
Michigan median
$89,450
Michigan mean
$101,110
US national median
-16.7%
vs national

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Overview

The median wage for social scientists and related workers, all other in Michigan is $84,260 per year (gross, before tax) — 16.7% below the US national median of $101,110 for this occupation. Figures are from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). Around 660 people work in this occupation in Michigan. Negotiating an offer in Michigan? A good salary negotiation guide helps you make the case for the upper percentiles.

Michigan Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnual (gross)Notes
10th$61,210Entry level / lowest decile
25th$68,020Early career
50th (median)$84,260Typical pay
75th$106,330Experienced
90th$131,800Senior / highest decile

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How Michigan Compares

StateMedian salaryvs national
Virginia $140,670 +39.1%
Maryland $131,810 +30.4%
District of Columbia $128,440 +27.0%
Massachusetts $105,640 +4.5%
Colorado $105,390 +4.2%
New York $104,770 +3.6%
Nebraska $104,420 +3.3%
Minnesota $103,330 +2.2%
Washington $102,920 +1.8%
Texas $101,800 +0.7%
Michigan $84,260 -16.7%

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Salary data is sourced from BLS OES May 2025. Figures represent gross pay before tax across the whole occupation in this state and will differ from individual job offers. Reference only.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a social scientists and related workers, all other in Michigan?

The median salary in Michigan is $84,260 per year (gross, before tax), based on BLS OES May 2025 data. The mean is $89,450.

How does Michigan pay compare to the US national average?

Michigan is 16.7% below the US national median of $101,110 for this occupation.

Which US state pays social scientists and related workers, all other the most?

Virginia has the highest median pay for this occupation at $140,670 per year. See the state comparison table above for more.

Data: BLS OES, May 2025 · Page built 2026-10-25