Conservation Scientists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $66,120 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.79
10th percentile $53,410
90th percentile $108,660
Employed locally 110
National median $67,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,410
    25th
    $58,970
    50th (median)
    $66,120
    75th
    $88,190
    90th
    $108,660

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Conservation Scientists salary vs area income 93% Median Conservation Scientists salary is 7% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants $60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Conservation Scientists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Conservation Scientists in Lansing, MI is $31.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.69 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Conservation Scientists salaries?

    The median Conservation Scientists salary in Lansing, MI is 2.7% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Conservation Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $53,410 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,970.