SOC 19-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — Jackson
Jackson, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Jackson, MI the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health is $91,640 a year, which is 11.5% higher than the national figure of $82,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jackson, MI the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health is $91,640 a year, which is 11.5% higher than the national figure of $82,220. Half of workers earn between $76,920 and $101,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,020 and the ninetieth at $115,600.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Monroe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $114,160. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 38th of 231 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,020 | −24.6% |
| 25th | $76,920 | −6.4% |
| Median (50th) | $91,640 | +11.5% |
| 75th | $101,210 | +23.1% |
| 90th | $115,600 | +40.6% |
| Mean | $91,380 | +11.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | $114,160 | 80 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $91,560 | 40 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $85,180 | 580 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $82,060 | 250 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $79,060 | 280 | |
| 6 | Bay City | $77,440 | 40 | |
| 7 | Detroit | $74,300 | 860 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $73,500 | 40 | |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $58,970 | — | |
| 10 | Flint | $58,350 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $91,640 goes as far as $95,260 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$91,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,260US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $91,640 a year, 11.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,020 to $115,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Monroe, at $114,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Jackson, MI?
The median annual wage is $91,640, or $44.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $82,220, so pay in Jackson, MI is 11.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Jackson, MI earns more than $115,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Monroe, at $114,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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