SOC 11-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Marketing Managers — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Lansing, MI the median wage is $126,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Lansing, MI the median wage is $126,890. That is 23.9% lower than the national median of $166,790. Pay ranges from under $74,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $222,500 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $95,700 to $168,970.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.48 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Niles records the highest median at $159,810. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 24th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,180 | −55.5% |
| 25th | $95,700 | −42.6% |
| Median (50th) | $126,890 | −23.9% |
| 75th | $168,970 | +1.3% |
| 90th | $222,500 | +33.4% |
| Mean | $139,140 | −16.6% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niles | $159,810 | 90 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $159,090 | 60 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $149,310 | 3,370 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $141,000 | 260 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $140,680 | 110 | |
| 6 | Traverse City | $137,590 | 60 | |
| 7 | Kalamazoo | $131,500 | 150 | |
| 8 | Saginaw | $131,020 | 70 | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | $128,900 | 970 | |
| 10 | Muskegon | $124,070 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $126,890 goes as far as $131,902 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$126,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$131,902US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $126,890 a year, 23.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,180 to $222,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Niles, at $159,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Marketing Managers in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $126,890, or $61.01 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $166,790, so pay in Lansing, MI is 23.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lansing, MI earns more than $222,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,180 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Niles, at $159,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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