Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Michigan 2026
Based on 949 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Michigan (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $98K. See national Data Scientist data →
Wage Level Breakdown, Michigan
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 186 | 19.9% | ~8% |
| Level II | 392 | 41.9% | ~22% |
| Level III | 192 | 20.5% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 166 | 17.7% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in Michigan
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn | 183 | $109K |
| Ann Arbor | 118 | $100K |
| Detroit | 90 | $115K |
| Troy | 68 | $99K |
| Farmington Hills | 37 | $95K |
| Novi | 28 | $97K |
| Grand Rapids | 27 | $132K |
| Auburn Hills | 21 | $90K |
| Northville | 19 | $99K |
| Canton | 18 | $103K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 138 | $108K |
| University of Michigan | 39 | $78K |
| Domino's Pizza, Inc. | 25 | $118K |
| Ford Motor Credit Company LLC | 22 | $102K |
| DTE Energy Corporate Services, LLC | 15 | $122K |
| AMERICAN IT SOLUTIONS INC. | 13 | $88K |
| Rocket Mortgage, LLC | 11 | $112K |
| Auto Club Services, Inc. | 11 | $108K |
| General Motors | 8 | $119K |
| Marketing Associates, LLC dba OneMagnify | 8 | $99K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, Michigan
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | $104K |
| FY2022 | 139 | $100K |
| FY2023 | 187 | $99K |
| FY2024 | 278 | $106K |
| FY2025 | 281 | $105K |
| FY2026 | 63 | $107K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Michigan
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in Michigan filed 48,146 PERM green-card petitions (43,855 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007–2026, with a median offered wage of $90K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full Michigan state data →
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Michigan. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.