Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $61,710 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $54,070
90th percentile $78,640
Employed locally 260
National median $71,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,070
    25th
    $61,710
    50th (median)
    $61,710
    75th
    $61,710
    90th
    $78,640

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Soil and Plant Scientists salary vs area income 87% Median Soil and Plant Scientists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Soil and Plant Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $113,340
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $105,260
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $103,620
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,250
    District of Columbia $100,820
    Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $100,490

    Nearby metros — Soil and Plant Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $99,890
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,540
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $83,370
    Mississippi $79,790
    Missoula, MT $77,860
    Wyoming $77,500

    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
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Soil and Plant Scientists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Soil and Plant Scientists in Lansing, MI is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.84 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Soil and Plant Scientists salaries?

    The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Lansing, MI is 13.6% below the national median of $71,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Soil and Plant Scientists in Lansing?

    Entry-level Soil and Plant Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $54,070 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,710.