Computer Science Professor salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 26 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Rochester, Dearborn, Southfield.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $45,000 |
| 25th | $45,000 |
| 50th (median) | $94,000 |
| 75th | $114,535 |
| 90th | $120,020 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,000 | $87,000 | $94,500 | 11 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $96,000 | $45,000 | $106,289 | 11 |
| FY2024 | $45,000 | $45,000 | $80,045 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $94,000 | $45,000 | $119,234 | 20 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 6 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Computer Science Professor salary of $94,000 is worth about $93,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $109,630 in May 2025 (160 employed). The H-1B median here is $94,000, 14% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland University | $45,000 | 11 |
| University of Michigan | too few | 7 |
| Wayne State University | too few | 5 |
| Lawrence Technological University | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 9 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.