Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary in Ann Arbor, MI
Based on 20 certified H-1B filings in the Ann Arbor, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,803 |
| 25th | $64,484 |
| 50th (median) | $67,692 |
| 75th | $73,937 |
| 90th | $101,730 |
Cost of living
Ann Arbor's median Research Manager (Natural Sciences) salary of $67,692 is worth about $67,100 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Ann Arbor = 100.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Natural Sciences Managers in the Ann Arbor, MI area earned a median of $144,200 in May 2025 (210 employed). The H-1B median here is $67,692, 53% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | $66,684 | 19 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.