University of Michigan salaries in Ann Arbor, MI
Based on 851 certified H-1B filings by University of Michigan in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$72,000
Middle 50%$63.6k–$87.6k
vs. all employers here−25%comparison median $95,912
Filings851FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,008 |
| 25th | $63,579 |
| 50th (median) | $72,000 |
| 75th | $87,555 |
| 90th | $128,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $53,000 | $76,658 | 375 |
| FY2021 | $60,000 | $53,760 | $74,757 | 391 |
| FY2022 | $61,000 | $54,840 | $80,000 | 461 |
| FY2023 | $63,654 | $56,880 | $84,655 | 469 |
| FY2024 | $67,493 | $60,894 | $84,508 | 494 |
| FY2025 | $70,873 | $62,983 | $87,254 | 498 |
| FY2026 | $72,500 | $64,484 | $88,200 | 353 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $65,776 | 127 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $65,640 | 112 |
| Biochemist | $65,640 | 44 |
| Data Scientist | $76,896 | 35 |
| Medical School Professor | $145,307 | 31 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $60,282 | 27 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $67,386 | 26 |
| Mathematics Professor | $71,050 | 22 |
| Engineering Professor | $130,713 | 22 |
| Statistician | $70,166 | 21 |
| Research Manager (Natural Sciences) | $66,684 | 19 |
| Biological Technician | $48,610 | 19 |
| Software Developer (Non-R&D) | $98,824 | 18 |
| Physicist | $73,886 | 18 |
| Materials Scientist | $62,232 | 17 |
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| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Biology Professor | $132,613 | 13 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $72,000 | 12 |
| Mechanical Engineer (R&D) | $64,500 | 12 |
| Chemist | $68,000 | 11 |
| Transportation Planner | $72,121 | 10 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $82,527 | 10 |
| Software Developer (R&D) | too few | 8 |
| Computer Science Professor | too few | 8 |
| Surgeon | too few | 8 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | too few | 7 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Ann Arbor, MI.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $66,441 | 472 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $82,725 | 112 |
| Senior · Level III | $86,382 | 65 |
| Expert · Level IV | $103,732 | 31 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.