Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Michigan
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Michigan earn a median of $76,080 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,100
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,300; the top 10% earn over $111,770. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Conservation Scientists$63,500 median in Michigan
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$79,150 median in Michigan
- Soil and Plant Scientists$65,390 median in Michigan
- Environmental Restoration Planners$76,080 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$77,390 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51,290 median in Michigan
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Michigan
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Michigan?
The median is $76,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,300 and the top 10% earn over $111,770. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−7% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.