SOC 11-9151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social and Community Service Managers — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Lansing, MI is $110,570 per year, well above the national median of $80,390.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Lansing, MI is $110,570 per year, well above the national median of $80,390. The gap of 37.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $61,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $134,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,910 to $132,050.
Muskegon leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $95,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 34th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,120 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $81,910 | +1.9% |
| Median (50th) | $110,570 | +37.5% |
| 75th | $132,050 | +64.3% |
| 90th | $134,750 | +67.6% |
| Mean | $105,020 | +30.6% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muskegon | $95,670 | 100 | |
| 2 | Battle Creek | $92,650 | 120 | |
| 3 | Ann Arbor | $92,240 | 280 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $90,220 | 220 | |
| 5 | Monroe | $87,480 | 40 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $86,450 | 2,230 | |
| 7 | Jackson | $85,860 | 90 | |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $84,280 | 750 | |
| 9 | Bay City | $84,000 | 60 | |
| 10 | Flint | $82,530 | 270 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $110,570 goes as far as $114,938 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 43.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$110,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,938US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $110,570 a year, 37.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,120 to $134,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Muskegon, at $95,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $110,570, or $53.16 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 $80,390, so pay in Lansing, MI is 37.5% higher. 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 $134,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,120 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 Muskegon, at $95,670 per year.
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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