DOL Median (Michigan)
$45,000
vs National
-10%
National: $50,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,669
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$45,000
-10% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Scientists in Michigan earns $45,000 in nominal terms, which is 10% below the national average of $50,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,669 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Michigan
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Emp Serv, LLC | $130,000 | 4 |
| Zinpro | $125,000 | 5 |
| BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM VETMEDICA | $105,091 | 5 |
| Pipestone Holdings, LLC | $100,000 | 7 |
| Angus Genetics Inc. | $97,822 | 1 |
| Zoetis, Inc | $90,272 | 16 |
| Pfizer Inc | $88,171 | 2 |
| ORIGINATION INC | $79,435 | 1 |
| Cargill, Inc. | $72,654 | 22 |
| DELAVAL INC | $72,500 | 6 |
| Redstone Dairy LLC | $70,000 | 1 |
| RECOMBINETICS, INC. | $67,309 | 3 |
| Christensen Farms Feedlots, Inc. | $58,140 | 5 |
| Highland Dairy, LLC | $57,262 | 1 |
| MARION ZOOLOGICAL, INC | $55,162 | 2 |
| Roundtree Dairy LLC | $49,629 | 1 |
| Michigan State University | $47,476 | 6 |
| MURPHYBROWN LLC | $47,380 | 6 |
| Christensen Farms & Feedlots, Inc. | $46,000 | 3 |
| Milk Source, LLC | $45,045 | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Scientists make in Michigan?
The median Animal Scientists salary in Michigan is $45,000 based on 97 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Animal Scientists?
A Animal Scientists in Michigan earns 10% less than the national median of $50,000, or $49,669 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.