Michigan

Political Scientists Salary in Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$102,060
-30.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
$49.07
 
10th Percentile
$68,380
Entry level
90th Percentile
$155,740
Senior level
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Salary Range

Political Scientists in Michigan earn between $68,380 and $155,740, with a mean of $102,060. The national average for this role is $146,674.

$102,060 mean
10th Percentile$68,38090th Percentile$155,740

How Michigan Compares

LocationMean Salary
Michigan$102,060
National Average$146,674
District of Columbia$154,300
Maryland$148,440
Washington$143,510
Massachusetts$139,440
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Michigan. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.