Conservation Scientists Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $61,760 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.69
10th percentile $47,600
90th percentile $96,320
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,600
    25th
    $51,840
    50th (median)
    $61,760
    75th
    $73,860
    90th
    $96,320

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 77% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 23% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,360
    Chemists $79,620
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $77,590
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $74,990
    School Psychologists $75,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Grand Rapids, MI is $29.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.97 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 9.1% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,600 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,840.