Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in Michigan

Soil and plant scientists in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $84,050 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($65,150), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the soil and plant scientists average at $75,210 and the median at $65,390 for 570 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $87,720.

Soil and Plant Scientists average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$84,050
Lansing$68,590
Grand Rapids$65,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$84,050	$83,370	$59,480	$62,756	100
Lansing	$68,590	$65,390	$65,390	$53,787	95
Grand Rapids	$65,150	$57,160	$48,860	$51,115	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Soil and Plant Scientists salary in other states

Soil and Plant Scientists salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

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 19-1013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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