DOL Median (Michigan)
$53,000
vs National
-42.5%
National: $92,120BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$58,499
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,000
-42.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$92,120
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Michigan earns $53,000 in nominal terms, which is 42.5% below the national average of $92,120. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $58,499 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE ENERGY PARTNERS, LLC | $74,000 | 2 |
| GEOTECH ENGINEERS INC. | $70,000 | 2 |
| The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. | $68,640 | 2 |
| The University of Mississippi | $67,000 | 3 |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | $64,168 | 12 |
| UMBONO INVESTMENTS US, LLC | $63,000 | 2 |
| University of Michigan | $54,000 | 2 |
| Michigan Technological University | $51,015 | 5 |
| Central Michigan University | $50,000 | 1 |
| Michigan State University | $47,500 | 1 |
| Somat Engineering, Inc. | $47,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers make in Michigan?
The median Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers salary in Michigan is $53,000 based on 14 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
A Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers in Michigan earns 42.5% less than the national median of $92,120, or $58,499 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.