Local Salary Data

Soil and Plant Scientists Salary in EAST LANSING, MI

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$44,125
51 filings
DOL Median (EAST LANSING, MI)
$44,125
vs National
-11.9%
National: $50,108
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$48,703
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$44,125
-11.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$50,108
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Soil and Plant Scientists in EAST LANSING, MI earns $44,125 in nominal terms, which is 11.9% below the national average of $50,108. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $48,703 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in EAST LANSING, MI

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Michigan State University$45,20570

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Soil and Plant Scientists make in EAST LANSING, MI?

The median Soil and Plant Scientists salary in EAST LANSING, MI is $44,125 based on 51 DOL filings.

Is EAST LANSING, MI a good place to work as a Soil and Plant Scientists?

A Soil and Plant Scientists in EAST LANSING, MI earns 11.9% less than the national median of $50,108, or $48,703 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.