May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
457 occupations
Across 457 occupations with published wages in Lansing, physicians, all other record the highest median at $307,290 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Lansing
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | $307,290 | 320 | |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | $250,570 | 100 | |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physicians | $206,110 | 150 | |
| 4 | Chief Executives | $190,650 | 320 | |
| 5 | Dentists, General | $164,610 | 100 | |
| 6 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $158,720 | 480 | |
| 7 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $144,660 | 120 | |
| 8 | Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,710 | — | |
| 9 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,470 | 700 | |
| 10 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,380 | 240 | |
| 11 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $134,540 | 360 | |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $134,440 | 1,050 | |
| 13 | Pharmacists | $133,300 | 330 | |
| 14 | Financial Managers | $132,590 | 1,190 | |
| 15 | Human Resources Managers | $131,420 | 260 | |
| 16 | Optometrists | $130,710 | 70 | |
| 17 | Nurse Practitioners | $129,450 | 270 | |
| 18 | Lawyers | $128,610 | 1,130 | |
| 19 | Commercial Pilots | $128,500 | 30 | |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | $128,230 | 260 | |
| 21 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,880 | 80 | |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | $127,150 | — | |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | $126,950 | 100 | |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | $126,890 | 270 | |
| 25 | Sales Managers | $124,630 | 600 |
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators | 6,170 | $55,120 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,830 | $45,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,810 | $28,640 |
| Retail Salespersons | 4,750 | $33,840 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,470 | $119,140 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 4,360 | $82,940 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 4,270 | $40,060 |
| Cashiers | 4,170 | $29,930 |
| Registered Nurses | 4,120 | $84,320 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 3,790 | $44,250 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,340 | 480 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,340 | 490 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,400 | 730 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $28,520 | 80 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,640 | 4,810 |
| Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other | $29,060 | 130 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $29,340 | 740 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $29,440 | 160 |
| School Bus Monitors | $29,540 | 430 |
| Cashiers | $29,930 | 4,170 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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