DOL Median (Michigan)
$60,000
vs National
-27.7%
National: $83,013BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,225
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$60,000
-27.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$83,013
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Political Scientists in Michigan earns $60,000 in nominal terms, which is 27.7% below the national average of $83,013. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,225 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $60,000 | 2 |
| University of Michigan | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Political Scientists make in Michigan?
The median Political Scientists salary in Michigan is $60,000 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Political Scientists?
A Political Scientists in Michigan earns 27.7% less than the national median of $83,013, or $66,225 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.