Park Naturalists Salary in Michigan
Park Naturalists in Michigan earn a median of $63,500 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Conservation Scientists”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($73,010)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 820
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,680; the top 10% earn over $109,300. Nationally the range is $47,550 to $110,410.
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Park Naturalists pay in Michigan
How much do park naturalists make in Michigan?
The median is $63,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,680 and the top 10% earn over $109,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for park naturalists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−13% vs. the national median of $73,010). Living costs are not included.