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Conservation Scientists average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$82,790
- Lansing$79,110
- Grand Rapids$71,350
- Detroit$64,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $82,790 | $65,110 | $56,960 | $63,801 | 101 |
| Lansing | $79,110 | $67,580 | $62,350 | $60,635 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $71,350 | $54,170 | $50,640 | $55,256 | 96 |
| Detroit | $64,300 | $57,110 | $40,470 | $49,955 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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