Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Middle 50%
- $84,310–$84,310
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #44 of 68
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro earn a median of $84,310 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,120 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and in line with the MI statewide median of $84,310. It ranks #44 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,120 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Detroit
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University | $70,000 | 5 |
| Henry Ford Health System | $68,827 | 13 |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in other MI metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $85,120 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $68,470 |
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Questions
What is the average Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Detroit?
The BLS median is $84,310 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,120 jobs pay between $84,310 and $84,310. The 10th percentile is $67,760 and the 90th is $101,420.
Is Detroit a high-paying metro for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $103,410 and in line with the MI statewide median of $84,310. It ranks #44 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make an hour in Detroit?
About $40.53 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $84,310 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $40.53–$40.53 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists the most in Detroit?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Wayne State University ($70,000), Henry Ford Health System ($68,827). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.