Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Lansing
457 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Lansing belongs to Amusement and Recreation Attendants, at $26,340 per year. The highest is $307,290.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,340 | 480 | |
| 2 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,340 | 490 | |
| 3 | Cooks, Fast Food | $28,400 | 730 | |
| 4 | Physical Therapist Aides | $28,520 | 80 | |
| 5 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,640 | 4,810 | |
| 6 | Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,060 | 130 | |
| 7 | Food Preparation Workers | $29,340 | 740 | |
| 8 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,440 | 160 | |
| 9 | School Bus Monitors | $29,540 | 430 | |
| 10 | Cashiers | $29,930 | 4,170 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $307,290 | 320 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $250,570 | 100 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $206,110 | 150 |
| Chief Executives | $190,650 | 320 |
| Dentists, General | $164,610 | 100 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $158,720 | 480 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $144,660 | 120 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,710 | — |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,470 | 700 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,380 | 240 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,540 | 360 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,440 | 1,050 |
| Pharmacists | $133,300 | 330 |
| Financial Managers | $132,590 | 1,190 |
| Human Resources Managers | $131,420 | 260 |
| Optometrists | $130,710 | 70 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $129,450 | 270 |
| Lawyers | $128,610 | 1,130 |
| Commercial Pilots | $128,500 | 30 |
| Physician Assistants | $128,230 | 260 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,880 | 80 |
| Managers, All Other | $127,150 | — |
| Purchasing Managers | $126,950 | 100 |
| Marketing Managers | $126,890 | 270 |
| Sales Managers | $124,630 | 600 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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