Conservation Scientists Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $63,860 -6% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $49,120
90th percentile $154,660
Employed locally 60
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,120
    25th
    $61,010
    50th (median)
    $63,860
    75th
    $89,020
    90th
    $154,660

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 73% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Conservation Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Springfield, IL $107,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,680
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $98,930
    Salem, OR $98,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $96,260
    Bend, OR $94,310

    Nearby metros — Conservation Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $93,530
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $79,790
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,480
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $77,380
    Minnesota $77,180
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $77,060

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,510
    Chemists $63,420
    Biological Technicians $47,900
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,680
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $80,000
    Social Science Research Assistants $39,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Ann Arbor, MI is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.39 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 6% below the national median of $67,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Conservation Scientists in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $49,120 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,010.