DOL Median (Michigan)
$70,500
vs National
-45.6%
National: $129,561BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$77,815
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,500
-45.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$129,561
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in Michigan earns $70,500 in nominal terms, which is 45.6% below the national average of $129,561. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $77,815 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| General Motors | $132,985 | 1 |
| University of Michigan | $70,000 | 14 |
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How much does a Computer and Information Research Scientists make in Michigan?
The median Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in Michigan is $70,500 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Computer and Information Research Scientists?
A Computer and Information Research Scientists in Michigan earns 45.6% less than the national median of $129,561, or $77,815 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.