SOC 19-2041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — Monroe
Monroe, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Monroe, MI is $114,160 per year, well above the national median of $82,220.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Monroe, MI is $114,160 per year, well above the national median of $82,220. The gap of 38.8% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $57,760 and $114,160. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $49,260 and the ninetieth at $114,160.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $91,640. Of the 195 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 15th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,260 | −40.1% |
| 25th | $57,760 | −29.7% |
| Median (50th) | $114,160 | +38.8% |
| 75th | $114,160 | +38.8% |
| 90th | $114,160 | +38.8% |
| Mean | $90,320 | +9.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $91,640 | 60 | |
| 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 Monroe run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $114,160 goes as far as $118,669 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 44.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$114,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$118,669US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $114,160 a year, 38.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,260 to $114,160 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $91,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Monroe, MI?
The median annual wage is $114,160, or $54.89 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 Monroe, MI is 38.8% 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 Monroe, MI earns more than $114,160 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,260 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 Jackson, at $91,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Monroe, 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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