Conservation Scientists pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for conservation scientists is $30.53 an hour ($63,500 a year). About 820 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($73,010). Michigan ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for conservation scientists in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.48 | $44,680 |
| 25% of workers | $25.47 | $52,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.53 | $63,500 |
| 75% of workers | $42.90 | $89,230 |
| 90% of workers | $52.55 | $109,300 |
Conservation Scientists pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lansing-East Lansing | $67,580 | 120 |
| Ann Arbor | $65,110 | 60 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $57,110 | 120 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $54,170 | 70 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for conservation scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $84,310 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $81,540 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $109,340 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $65,390 |
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