How much does a conservation scientist make in Michigan?
$63,500a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Michigan. That is $30.53 an hour or $5,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.53
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,680Median: $63,500Highest 10%: $109,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 25th | $52,980 | $25.47 | |
| Median | $63,500 | $30.53 | |
| 75th | $89,230 | $42.90 | |
| 90th | $109,300 | $52.55 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $67,580 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $65,110 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,110 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $54,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 42. North Carolina | $64,460 |
| 43. New Jersey | $64,020 |
| 44. Delaware | $63,850 |
| 45. Michigan | $63,500 |
| 46. Ohio | $63,160 |
| 47. Missouri | $63,130 |
| 48. Pennsylvania | $61,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $30.53 ($63,500 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $63,500 against $73,010 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Michigan rank for conservation scientist pay?
Michigan ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays conservation scientists the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $67,580 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.