Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Salary in Michigan

Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Michigan earn the most in Detroit (average $77,580 a year) and the least in Lansing ($72,830), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the zoologists and wildlife biologists average at $79,570 and the median at $79,150 for 330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $83,020.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists average salary by city in Michigan

Detroit$77,580
Lansing$72,830

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Detroit	$77,580	$79,010	$61,250	$58,634	100
Lansing	$72,830	$63,520	$63,520	$56,547	95

*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.

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other states

Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 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 19-1023.
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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