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Salaries in Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Browse salary data for 445 occupations in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area. The average median salary across all occupations is $64,862.

Occupations

445

Avg Median Salary

$64,862

Highest Paying

$235,930

Area Type

metro

Highest Paying Jobs in Lansing-East Lansing, MI

All Occupations in Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Sorted by median salary (highest first)

OccupationMedian SalaryEmployed
Nurse Anesthetists$235,930120
Family Medicine Physicians$219,360130
Dentists, General$207,260190
Chief Executives$186,580210
Education Administrators, Postsecondary$177,670450
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$174,710N/A
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers$137,780120
Pharmacists$134,280280
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,840670
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$133,750240
Managers, All Other$132,960490
Financial Managers$130,930850
Physician Assistants$130,410220
Computer and Information Systems Managers$128,790850
Optometrists$128,66070
Architectural and Engineering Managers$128,640340
Nurse Practitioners$127,790250
Lawyers$127,2701,050
Marketing Managers$125,650250
Human Resources Managers$124,680230
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$124,18080
Purchasing Managers$123,49070
Sales Managers$122,470540
Computer Network Architects$122,280140
Public Relations Managers$121,470150
Administrative Services Managers$117,8401,530
General and Operations Managers$110,960N/A
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$108,96060
Medical and Health Services Managers$108,070570
Art Directors$107,120N/A
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$106,80050
Training and Development Managers$106,48040
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$105,94040
Education Administrators, All Other$105,82080
Industrial Production Managers$105,540580
Computer Hardware Engineers$105,51050
Veterinarians$105,450190
History Teachers, Postsecondary$105,39040
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$105,190170
Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$104,93050
Construction Managers$104,660560
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$104,600190
Natural Sciences Managers$104,080320
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$103,81060
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$103,57040
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$102,090440
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$100,970110
Personal Financial Advisors$100,580220
Facilities Managers$100,380250
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$100,270140
Power Plant Operators$99,99070
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$99,36090
Physical Therapists$98,860310
Industrial Engineers$98,800770
Mechanical Engineers$97,690730
Database Architects$97,62090
Computer Occupations, All Other$97,060310
Sales Engineers$96,15060
Engineers, All Other$96,150100
Network and Computer Systems Administrators$96,140710
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,270200
Information Security Analysts$94,670170
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$93,530300
Project Management Specialists$93,4201,310
Civil Engineers$92,680690
Environmental Engineers$92,620110
Software Developers$92,5003,110
Web Developers$92,50080
Financial Risk Specialists$92,36040
Budget Analysts$91,830130
Database Administrators$89,41070
Actuaries$89,190160
Occupational Therapists$88,900180
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$88,19090
Crane and Tower Operators$86,60060
Speech-Language Pathologists$85,820210
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$85,390110
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$85,25060
Urban and Regional Planners$84,930120
Registered Nurses$84,8203,560
Detectives and Criminal Investigators$84,660180
Data Scientists$83,830380
Education Teachers, Postsecondary$82,810140
Millwrights$82,57090
Computer Systems Analysts$82,300850
Dental Hygienists$82,290430
Social and Community Service Managers$82,030360
Electrical Engineers$82,020350
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,010550
Statisticians$81,920110
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,500180
Financial Specialists, All Other$81,470180
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$81,370260
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$81,22080
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$80,840160
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$80,640100
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers$80,60040
Athletic Trainers$80,56040
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$80,5504,070
Financial and Investment Analysts$80,410510
Commercial and Industrial Designers$80,19060
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$79,710230
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$79,650130
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$79,23090
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$78,980900
Technical Writers$78,78050
Instructional Coordinators$78,680560
Economists$78,67030
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$78,440520
Management Analysts$78,4201,170
Special Education Teachers, All Other$78,080100
Financial Examiners$78,06060
Accountants and Auditors$77,6002,340
Labor Relations Specialists$77,470290
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$77,360110
Construction and Building Inspectors$77,300170
School Psychologists$77,17070
Operations Research Analysts$77,07050
Electricians$77,0501,230
Surveyors$76,43040
Dietitians and Nutritionists$76,11080
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,070880
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$76,010230
Compliance Officers$75,860550
Cost Estimators$75,800250
Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$75,72090
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$75,560690
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$75,450150
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$75,230190
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$75,080730
Property Appraisers and Assessors$74,560130
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$74,46090
Epidemiologists$74,360N/A
Computer Programmers$74,300170
Chiropractors$74,25040
Brickmasons and Blockmasons$73,960190
Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors$73,300720
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$72,80080
Healthcare Social Workers$72,200210
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$72,090220
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$71,170120
Massage Therapists$71,120100
Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$71,01030
Logisticians$70,660420
Buyers and Purchasing Agents$69,890590
Insurance Underwriters$69,550480
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$69,520160
Respiratory Therapists$69,320130
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,080200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$69,04050
Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$68,850650
Human Resources Specialists$68,3901,460
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,720780
Physicists$67,710220
Fundraisers$67,660340
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,5002,000
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$67,230130
Conservation Scientists$66,120110
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$65,94040
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$65,900250
Web and Digital Interface Designers$65,770100
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$65,670530
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,640110
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$65,600840
Public Relations Specialists$65,320920
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$64,760320
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$64,600700
Chemical Engineers$64,45060
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$64,280150
Microbiologists$64,280110
Biological Scientists, All Other$64,190190
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,140330
Foresters$64,08040
Mechanical Drafters$63,97060
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,8701,210
Legal Support Workers, All Other$63,86030
Structural Iron and Steel Workers$63,740110
Training and Development Specialists$63,690630
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$63,650350
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,59060
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,5301,250
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$63,500950
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,16090
Tile and Stone Setters$63,14050
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$63,0801,130
Carpenters$63,0001,220
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,840170
Chemical Technicians$62,750130
Insurance Sales Agents$62,730680
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$62,72060
Producers and Directors$62,560170
Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$62,50070
Editors$62,500100
Postal Service Clerks$62,440100
Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62,340560
Surgical Technologists$62,320200
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61,930450
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,720730
Soil and Plant Scientists$61,710260
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$61,630470
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$61,41080
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$61,360210
Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$61,3601,000
Special Education Teachers, Middle School$61,22070
Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$61,090200
General Internal Medicine Physicians$61,050110
Architectural and Civil Drafters$60,93070
Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$60,83060
Social Science Research Assistants$60,740360
Loan Officers$60,740460
Glaziers$60,72060
Sociologists$60,71060
Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60,700190
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60,590130
Computer Network Support Specialists$60,53080
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,500690
Sheet Metal Workers$60,470150
Chemists$60,440150
Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$60,400200
Interior Designers$60,30040
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$60,230390
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$60,150600
Chefs and Head Cooks$60,100210
Graphic Designers$60,100330
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$60,08080
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$59,990290
Tapers$59,93060
Food Service Managers$59,910420
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,7801,720
Tool and Die Makers$59,680270
Correctional Officers and Jailers$59,660120
Broadcast Technicians$59,56050
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$59,400300
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$59,340170
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59,260310
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,090150
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$59,010170
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$58,82050
Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$58,69080
Paralegals and Legal Assistants$58,590350
Physical Therapist Assistants$58,550120
Postal Service Mail Carriers$58,390550
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$58,280370
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58,090390
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$57,900130
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$57,700280
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$57,55060
Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$57,22060
Medical Equipment Repairers$57,18080
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$56,950160
First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers$56,90030
Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$56,5505,150
Clergy$56,050100
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55,99090
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55,34030
Maintenance Workers, Machinery$54,90050
Machinists$54,720780
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$54,640680
Public Safety Telecommunicators$53,83070
Procurement Clerks$53,33070
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$52,59040
Tree Trimmers and Pruners$52,34060
Painters, Construction and Maintenance$52,300240
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$52,190100
Biological Technicians$51,980130
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$51,940180
Sales and Related Workers, All Other$51,89040
Rehabilitation Counselors$51,770200
Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51,770100
Agricultural Technicians$51,69080
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51,580200
Medical Records Specialists$51,240210
Community Health Workers$51,130130
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$51,0102,530
Computer User Support Specialists$50,7902,110
Advertising Sales Agents$50,690120
Photographers$50,59060
Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$50,47060
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$50,420110
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$50,370N/A
Audio and Video Technicians$50,36040
Highway Maintenance Workers$50,230260
Firefighters$50,160430
Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$50,14070
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,110190
Social Workers, All Other$50,04090
Forest and Conservation Technicians$49,98030
Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$49,57040
Real Estate Sales Agents$49,540100
Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$49,40050
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$49,380360
Paramedics$49,30090
Construction Laborers$49,0901,370
Roofers$48,980100
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48,970170
Coaches and Scouts$48,970390
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$48,410850
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48,34050
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$48,3202,130
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$48,26060
Psychiatric Technicians$48,230380
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$48,060210
Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$47,94070
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$47,7502,100
Loan Interviewers and Clerks$47,640360
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,3802,370
Dental Assistants$47,370490
Bus Drivers, School$47,3301,470
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$47,300220
Health Education Specialists$47,180180
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$47,050180
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$47,03080
Tax Preparers$46,98070
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46,980190
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$46,960260
Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$46,94040
Skincare Specialists$46,730100
Automotive Body and Related Repairers$46,700170
Word Processors and Typists$46,65060
Credit Counselors$46,61040
New Accounts Clerks$46,600190
Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$46,59050
First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$46,4601,290
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$46,440240
Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46,42070
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$46,31080
Dental Laboratory Technicians$46,22060
Billing and Posting Clerks$46,150680
Pest Control Workers$45,960130
Printing Press Operators$45,920130
Agricultural Equipment Operators$45,66060
Bartenders$45,330790
Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$45,09070
Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$45,0301,090
Driver/Sales Workers$44,990530
Marriage and Family Therapists$44,790N/A
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$44,620830
Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$44,570850
Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$44,27040
Office Clerks, General$43,9205,230
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$43,74070
Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$43,710470
Order Clerks$43,65070
Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$43,4101,000
Residential Advisors$43,12080
Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$42,54070
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$42,520610
Medical Equipment Preparers$41,770110
Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$41,54080
Electrical, electronic, and electromechanical assemblers, except coil winders, tapers, and finishers$41,500110
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41,42070
Data Entry Keyers$41,150160
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$40,720120
Medical Transcriptionists$40,72030
Emergency Medical Technicians$40,450150
Butchers and Meat Cutters$40,440200
Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$40,30030
Light Truck Drivers$40,2101,210
Customer Service Representatives$40,1604,700
Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$40,0201,150
Food Batchmakers$39,970120
Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$39,850100
Opticians, Dispensing$39,810150
Parts Salespersons$39,710270
Grinding/Lapping/Polishing/Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$39,660140
Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$39,630130
Social and Human Service Assistants$39,410660
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,3403,090
Home Appliance Repairers$39,24030
Nursing Assistants$39,1301,370
File Clerks$39,050120
Phlebotomists$38,980240
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,720130
Production Workers, All Other$38,620190
Helpers--Production Workers$38,51090
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38,4502,050
Private Detectives and Investigators$38,28040
Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,280320
Pharmacy Technicians$38,230610
Counter and Rental Clerks$38,210490
Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$38,03080
Couriers and Messengers$37,78090
Medical Assistants$37,680980
Food Processing Workers, All Other$37,58030
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$37,5801,350
Tellers$37,450580
Concierges$37,30030
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$37,290180
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$37,270100
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$36,990N/A
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36,920210
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse$36,870160
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$36,8101,530
Self-Enrichment Teachers$36,670310
Receptionists and Information Clerks$36,6401,040
Cooks, Restaurant$36,4501,630
Packers and Packagers, Hand$36,420680
Tire Repairers and Changers$36,350180
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,280510
Security Guards$36,220630
Directors, Religious Activities and Education$36,14080
Waiters and Waitresses$35,8902,550
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$35,770680
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$35,740230
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$35,730420
Dietetic Technicians$35,72070
Floral Designers$35,56060
Tutors$35,460170
Bill and Account Collectors$35,160260
Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$35,010120
Bakers$35,000360
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,000270
Library Technicians$34,380290
Physical Therapist Aides$34,19040
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34,1403,100
Recreation Workers$33,890350
Stockers and Order Fillers$33,4804,180
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,2803,330
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32,600230
Retail Salespersons$31,3904,910
Food Preparation Workers$31,210540
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$31,100700
Crossing Guards and Flaggers$31,05050
Telemarketers$30,980N/A
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$30,630650
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,6001,850
Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$30,53070
Teachers and Instructors, All Other$30,270350
Library Assistants, Clerical$30,270130
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$29,950110
Funeral Attendants$29,88060
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$29,820360
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,810130
Parking Attendants$29,760100
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$29,690380
Dishwashers$29,580500
Animal Caretakers$29,460430
Cashiers$29,3804,110
Childcare Workers$29,300810
School Bus Monitors$29,200430
Cooks, Short Order$29,180N/A
Cooks, Fast Food$29,060430
Fast Food and Counter Workers$28,5805,580
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$27,700550
Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,140470