DOL Median (Michigan)
$55,345
vs National
-14.9%
National: $65,004BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$61,087
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$55,345
-14.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$65,004
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Hydrologists in Michigan earns $55,345 in nominal terms, which is 14.9% below the national average of $65,004. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $61,087 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bayer CropScience | $85,000 | 2 |
| Michigan State University | $68,000 | 2 |
| Mississippi State University | $60,445 | 2 |
| University of Michigan | $55,345 | 10 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | $54,000 | 8 |
| Grand Valley State University | $53,995 | 2 |
| University of Minnesota | $53,170 | 3 |
| University of Mississippi | $50,669 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Hydrologists
Redmond, WA · $109,000Houston, TX · $107,058Greenbelt, MA · $101,522Norwood, MA · $97,989Fairbanks, AL · $95,846Top-Paying Roles in Michigan
Cardiologists · $675,000Orthodontists · $297,149Neurologists · $255,000Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators · $250,000Physicians, All Other · $242,008Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Hydrologists make in Michigan?
The median Hydrologists salary in Michigan is $55,345 based on 16 DOL filings.
Is Michigan a good place to work as a Hydrologists?
A Hydrologists in Michigan earns 14.9% less than the national median of $65,004, or $61,087 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.