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Geoscientists in Michigan

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16.0% Jobs Projection
60 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Geoscientists in Michigan is growing faster than average.

How Many Geoscientists Work in Michigan?

There were approximately 420 workers employed as Geoscientists in this state in 2018.

There were 360 Geoscientists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 270 Geoscientists working in it, which means Michigan has more Geoscientists than average.

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Job Projections for Michigan

Jobs for Geoscientists in this state are growing at a rate of 16.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 14.1%.

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Michigan Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 580 jobs for Michigan Geoscientists in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 3,500 annual jobs and 36,500 total jobs in 2026.

What do Geoscientists Make in Michigan?

Workers in this field were paid a median of $35.19 an hour in 2017.

Top Michigan Metros for Geoscientists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Geoscientists.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI 140 $66,910
Lansing-East Lansing, MI 60 $75,670
Ann Arbor, MI 30 $62,650

Top States for Geoscientists Employment

View the list below to see where most Geoscientists work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Texas 7,810 $131,710
California 4,100 $93,310
Colorado 2,010 $91,440
Pennsylvania 1,210 $80,300
Oklahoma 1,140 $113,690
Louisiana 910 $98,720
Washington 880 $88,060
Florida 740 $81,650
New York 700 $71,050
Maryland 600 $86,970
Nevada 540 $81,100
Georgia 490 $62,040
North Carolina 430 $70,160
Alaska 430 $94,390
Arizona 420 $75,820
Michigan 420 $0
Massachusetts 400 $81,180
Indiana 390 $57,430
Illinois 350 $61,400
Mississippi 350 $93,070

Below are the states where Geoscientists get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Texas $131,710
Oklahoma $113,690
Louisiana $98,720
Hawaii $97,910
Alaska $94,390
New Jersey $93,670
California $93,310
Mississippi $93,070
Colorado $91,440
Washington $88,060

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