SOC 19-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 3 metro areas compared
At $68,470, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, 33.8% beneath the national figure of $103,410.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $68,470, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, 33.8% beneath the national figure of $103,410. Pay ranges from under $55,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,350 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $68,470 to $68,470.
The area has 300 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.24 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $85,120. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 163rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,740 | −46.1% |
| 25th | $68,470 | −33.8% |
| Median (50th) | $68,470 | −33.8% |
| 75th | $68,470 | −33.8% |
| 90th | $82,350 | −20.4% |
| Mean | $73,280 | −29.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $68,470 goes as far as $71,175 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 31.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,175US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,470 a year, 33.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,740 to $82,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 300 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $85,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $68,470, or $32.92 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 $103,410, so pay in Lansing, MI is 33.8% 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 $82,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,740 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 Ann Arbor, at $85,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 300 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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