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Food Scientists and Technologists salary in Ann Arbor, MI

The median food scientists and technologists in Ann Arbor, MI earns $105,420 a year, 19% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $6,543 a month.

10th percentile
$65,560
25th percentile
$85,510
Median percentile
$105,420
75th percentile
$110,390
90th percentile
$134,910

Based on 40 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$78,513 take-home a year
Gross pay$105,420
Federal income tax−$14,362
Social Security + Medicare−$8,065
Michigan income tax (approx.)−$4,480
Monthly take-home$6,543
Every two weeks$3,020

Does it go far here?

$104,500Median pay in Ann Arbor, MI is worth this at average US prices (local price level 100.9 vs 100).
22%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,463 a month, Census ACS).

Top-paying jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

JobMedian pay
Architectural and Engineering Managers$171,950
Computer and Information Systems Managers$171,200
Pharmacists$166,350
Sales Managers$148,630
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$144,340
Nurse Practitioners$143,580
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$140,450
Financial Managers$139,500

All food scientists and technologists salaries · Take-home pay in Michigan