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Average salary by job family in Lansing
| Management | $127,640 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $115,050 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $97,030 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $93,690 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $88,490 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,330 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $75,760 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $74,360 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $72,790 |
| Construction and Extraction | $65,750 |
| Community and Social Service | $62,680 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,350 |
| Protective Service | $59,570 |
| Production | $53,590 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,660 |
| Sales and Related | $48,390 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $44,780 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $44,690 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,720 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,690 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,560 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $36,540 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lansing
- Physicians, All Other$287,670
- Chief Executives$257,740
- Nurse Anesthetists$252,680
- Family Medicine Physicians$240,220
- Dentists, General$188,320
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$187,140
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$159,100
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$157,370
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$147,370
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145,360
Most common jobs in Lansing and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 6,170 | $57,160 | $55,120 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,830 | $47,290 | $45,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,810 | $30,200 | $28,640 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,750 | $36,180 | $33,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,470 | $129,610 | $119,140 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 4,360 | $84,740 | $82,940 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,270 | $41,630 | $40,060 |
| Cashiers | 4,170 | $31,590 | $29,930 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,120 | $90,220 | $84,320 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,790 | $44,880 | $44,250 |
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Cost of living in Lansing
Prices in the Lansing area are 5% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 95.0 for 2024. The average local salary of $65,450 therefore buys what $68,901 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $250,377, 3.5 times the median household income of $70,886.
$250,377typical home value
$70,886median household income
95.0BEA price parity
470,434metro population
Take-home pay in Lansing
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,440 | $30,602 | $2,550 |
| Median wage | $52,800 | $42,137 | $3,511 |
| Average wage | $65,450 | $51,606 | $4,301 |
| 75th percentile wage | $79,550 | $60,922 | $5,077 |
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%).
Salaries for every job in Lansing
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$258K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$187K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$147K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$145K
- Financial Managers$143K
- Marketing Managers$139K
- Human Resources Managers$138K
- Sales Managers$136K
- Purchasing Managers$134K
- Managers, All Other$131K
- General and Operations Managers$130K
- Public Relations Managers$128K
- Industrial Production Managers$122K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$119K
- Training and Development Managers$115K
- Administrative Services Managers$113K
- Construction Managers$113K
- Natural Sciences Managers$111K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$106K
- Fundraising Managers$105K
- Facilities Managers$105K
- Social and Community Service Managers$105K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$103K
- Education Administrators, All Other$94K
- Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$81K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$73K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$72K
- Lodging Managers$70K
- Food Service Managers$68K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$62K
Legal5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical36 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$288K
- Nurse Anesthetists$253K
- Family Medicine Physicians$240K
- Dentists, General$188K
- Optometrists$138K
- Pharmacists$135K
- Nurse Practitioners$131K
- Physician Assistants$128K
- Veterinarians$123K
- Chiropractors$107K
- Physical Therapists$96K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$95K
- Radiation Therapists$94K
- Registered Nurses$90K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$89K
- Occupational Therapists$88K
- Dental Hygienists$87K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$81K
- Athletic Trainers$77K
- Respiratory Therapists$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$69K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Surgical Technologists$64K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$55K
- Paramedics$55K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51K
- Psychiatric Technicians$50K
- Medical Records Specialists$50K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Opticians, Dispensing$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$36K
Architecture and Engineering18 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$114K
- Mechanical Engineers$104K
- Industrial Engineers$104K
- Engineers, All Other$102K
- Civil Engineers$97K
- Environmental Engineers$96K
- Electrical Engineers$94K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$85K
- Surveyors$75K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$74K
- Chemical Engineers$73K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Mechanical Drafters$69K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$67K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$63K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63K
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Computer Network Architects$121K
- Database Architects$111K
- Statisticians$105K
- Software Developers$104K
- Information Security Analysts$104K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$98K
- Actuaries$96K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$95K
- Computer Systems Analysts$94K
- Data Scientists$94K
- Database Administrators$93K
- Operations Research Analysts$91K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$82K
- Computer Programmers$80K
- Web Developers$80K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$73K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$72K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$72K
- Computer User Support Specialists$55K
Business and Financial Operations29 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$136K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Financial Risk Specialists$98K
- Budget Analysts$96K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$94K
- Management Analysts$89K
- Loan Officers$88K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$85K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$85K
- Accountants and Auditors$83K
- Financial Examiners$83K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Fundraisers$80K
- Compliance Officers$79K
- Logisticians$79K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$77K
- Insurance Underwriters$76K
- Human Resources Specialists$76K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$74K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$74K
- Credit Analysts$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70K
- Labor Relations Specialists$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$69K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$65K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$61K
- Tax Preparers$59K
- Credit Counselors$55K
Life, Physical, and Social Science33 jobs
- Economists$98K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$96K
- Physicists$93K
- School Psychologists$87K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$87K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86K
- Forensic Science Technicians$86K
- Urban and Regional Planners$85K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$84K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$83K
- Sociologists$82K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$81K
- Epidemiologists$81K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$81K
- Conservation Scientists$79K
- Microbiologists$79K
- Foresters$77K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$73K
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$73K
- Anthropologists and Archeologists$70K
- Chemists$69K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$69K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$69K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$65K
- Chemical Technicians$62K
- Psychologists, All Other$61K
- Social Science Research Assistants$61K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$60K
- Animal Scientists$60K
- Agricultural Technicians$59K
- Biological Technicians$59K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$52K
- Food Science Technicians$48K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media16 jobs
- Coaches and Scouts$128K
- Art Directors$95K
- Technical Writers$83K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$81K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$80K
- Producers and Directors$78K
- Public Relations Specialists$77K
- Writers and Authors$72K
- Editors$70K
- Interior Designers$64K
- Broadcast Technicians$62K
- Graphic Designers$60K
- Photographers$56K
- Audio and Video Technicians$53K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$38K
- Floral Designers$37K
Educational Instruction and Library35 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$159K
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$157K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$138K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$123K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$118K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$114K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$109K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$108K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$96K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$91K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$89K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$86K
- Instructional Coordinators$83K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$75K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$74K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$73K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$72K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$70K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$67K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$59K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$56K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$51K
- Tutors$46K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$45K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$44K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Construction and Extraction23 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$107K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$82K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$81K
- Electricians$75K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$74K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$73K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$70K
- Sheet Metal Workers$68K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$64K
- Carpenters$63K
- Tapers$61K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$61K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57K
- Roofers$57K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$56K
- Glaziers$55K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$55K
- Construction Laborers$55K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$52K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$50K
Community and Social Service14 jobs
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$78K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$73K
- Healthcare Social Workers$71K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$66K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63K
- Social Workers, All Other$61K
- Clergy$57K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$53K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$46K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$46K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair26 jobs
- Millwrights$84K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$82K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$78K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$73K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$72K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$70K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$68K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$64K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$64K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$64K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$61K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$60K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$58K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$55K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$53K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$50K
- Home Appliance Repairers$49K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$46K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$40K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$95K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$80K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$56K
- Firefighters$55K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$47K
- Security Guards$42K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40K
- School Bus Monitors$31K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30K
Production35 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$104K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$73K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$72K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67K
- Tool and Die Makers$65K
- Machinists$59K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$57K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$57K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$54K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$54K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$49K
- Heat Treating Equipment Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$47K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$47K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$47K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Printing Press Operators$46K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$46K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$46K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$43K
- Food Batchmakers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$41K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$41K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$36K
- Bakers$35K
Office and Administrative Support40 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$73K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$65K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$63K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$62K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$61K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$57K
- Procurement Clerks$55K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Statistical Assistants$53K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$52K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$50K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$48K
- Word Processors and Typists$48K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$48K
- Office Clerks, General$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Customer Service Representatives$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Order Clerks$44K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$43K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$43K
- Bill and Account Collectors$43K
- Tellers$43K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$39K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$34K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$34K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Engineers$123K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$121K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$93K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$88K
- Real Estate Brokers$87K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$78K
- Advertising Sales Agents$77K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$77K
- Insurance Sales Agents$75K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$61K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$48K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$43K
- Retail Salespersons$36K
- Telemarketers$35K
- Cashiers$32K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Transportation and Material Moving16 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$134K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$59K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$56K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$48K
- Light Truck Drivers$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$36K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$35K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$33K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$32K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Massage Therapists$70K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$57K
- Dental Assistants$50K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$46K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$42K
- Medical Assistants$41K
- Phlebotomists$40K
- Nursing Assistants$40K
- Medical Transcriptionists$39K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$30K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance8 jobs
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$59K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56K
- Pest Control Workers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$43K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$41K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$33K
Personal Care and Service14 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$62K
- Skincare Specialists$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$48K
- Residential Advisors$44K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$43K
- Concierges$38K
- Recreation Workers$37K
- Funeral Attendants$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$60K
- Bartenders$46K
- Waiters and Waitresses$45K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$42K
- Cooks, Restaurant$37K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$34K
- Cooks, Short Order$33K
- Dishwashers$33K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$30K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
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Salary in Lansing: questions
What is a good salary in Lansing?
Half of all workers in the Lansing metro earn less than $52,800 and the average is $65,450. Earning more than $79,550 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lansing to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $67,207, because prices here are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.0).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lansing?
Physicians, All Other ($287,670), Chief Executives ($257,740), Nurse Anesthetists ($252,680).
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. Area Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620), all occupations and 457 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- 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%).
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