Soil and Plant Scientists salary
in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Soil and Plant Scientists in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro earn a median of $65,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 220 jobs (May 2025). That is 17% below the U.S. median of $78,850 and in line with the MI statewide median of $65,390. It ranks #12 of 13 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE220 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN LANSING · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
Questions
What is the average Soil and Plant Scientists salary in Lansing?
The BLS median is $65,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 220 jobs pay between $65,390 and $65,390. The 10th percentile is $57,360 and the 90th is $82,870.
Is Lansing a high-paying metro for Soil and Plant Scientists?
That is 17% below the U.S. median of $78,850 and in line with the MI statewide median of $65,390. It ranks #12 of 13 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Soil and Plant Scientists the most in Lansing?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Michigan State University ($68,958). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.