Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,560 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Detroit earn between $67,170 and $112,620.
- $48K10th
- $67K25th
- $84KMedian
- $113K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,290 | $7,441 | $42.93 |
| Median | $84,260 | $7,022 | $40.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $67,170 | $5,598 | $32.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,620 | $9,385 | $54.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($88,660) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $89,290 | $84,260 | $48,230 | $120,560 | 280 |
| Michigan | $88,660 | $81,540 | $50,200 | $127,830 | 860 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $89,290, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $66,093 a year, or $5,508 a month and $2,542 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $89,290 buys what about $89,025 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 2nd of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job; Grand Rapids pays the most ($107,320).
- Grand Rapids$107,320
- Detroit$89,290
- Ann Arbor$87,720
- Lansing$80,640
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Detroit: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Detroit?
$42.93 an hour on average, and $40.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $67,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $66,093 a year ($5,508 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,290. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do other biological scientists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1029; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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