Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,210 or more. The middle half of zoologists and wildlife biologists in Lansing earn between $63,520 and $83,540.
- $55K10th
- $64K25th
- $64KMedian
- $84K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,830 | $6,069 | $35.01 |
| Median | $63,520 | $5,293 | $30.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,520 | $5,293 | $30.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,540 | $6,962 | $40.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists in Lansing earn 8% less than the Michigan average ($79,570) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($83,020). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $76,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $72,830 | $63,520 | $55,430 | $101,210 | 90 |
| Michigan | $79,570 | $79,150 | $58,720 | $104,250 | 330 |
| United States | $83,020 | $76,780 | $49,100 | $126,440 | 18,120 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary after taxes in Lansing
On the average salary of $72,830, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $56,547 a year, or $4,712 a month and $2,175 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Is Lansing a good place for zoologists and wildlife biologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lansing area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.0), so the average $72,830 buys what about $76,670 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Lansing ($52,800). A typical home costs $250,377, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 2nd of 2 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($77,580).
- Detroit$77,580
- Lansing$72,830
Highest-paying cities for zoologists and wildlife biologists
Santa Cruz, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($122,660).
- Santa Cruz, CA$122,660
- Washington, DC$115,330
- San Jose, CA$107,240
- Seattle, WA$105,140
- San Francisco, CA$105,110
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Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists salary in Lansing: questions
How much do zoologists and wildlife biologists make an hour in Lansing?
$35.02 an hour on average, and $30.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level zoologists and wildlife biologists salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,520, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the zoologists and wildlife biologists take-home pay in Lansing?
About $56,547 a year ($4,712 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,830. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do zoologists and wildlife biologists earn more in Lansing than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,020).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1023; area Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.69, this job is 3.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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