Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Michigan

Natural sciences managers in Michigan earn the most in Midland (average $217,530 a year) and the least in Lansing ($110,680), across the 8 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the natural sciences managers average at $141,380 and the median at $129,070 for 2,220 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $180,250.

Natural Sciences Managers average salary by city in Michigan

Midland$217,530
Bay City$192,200
Ann Arbor$174,760
Grand Rapids$152,700
Detroit$141,560
Kalamazoo$141,320
Flint$113,460
Lansing$110,680

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Midland	$217,530	$212,130	$169,290	$152,839	92
Bay City	$192,200	$204,120	$171,730	$135,190	92
Ann Arbor	$174,760	$144,200	$133,510	$123,534	101
Grand Rapids	$152,700	$131,550	$106,810	$107,190	96
Detroit	$141,560	$129,140	$86,690	$98,994	100
Kalamazoo	$141,320	$114,480	$100,710	$102,099	95
Flint	$113,460	$95,990	$75,040	$82,997	93
Lansing	$110,680	$109,280	$84,990	$81,187	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Natural Sciences Managers salary in other states

Natural Sciences Managers salary by city and state

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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 11-9121.
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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