Epidemiologists Salary in Michigan

Epidemiologists in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $96,070 a year) and the least in Ann Arbor ($77,360), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the epidemiologists average at $83,010 and the median at $84,990 for 280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,890.

Epidemiologists average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$96,070
Lansing$80,920
Ann Arbor$77,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$96,070	$97,290	$86,750	$70,412	100
Lansing	$80,920	$67,830	$66,450	$61,813	95
Ann Arbor	$77,360	$64,770	$64,770	$60,211	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Epidemiologists salary in other states

Epidemiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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 19-1041.
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.

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