Median DOL Salary
$79,393
Total DOL Filings
3,710
Companies Hiring
978
Cost of Living Index
90.6
National avg = 100Location vs National
Lansing, MI$79,393
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Lansing, MI is 30.3% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Lansing
Highest-Paying Occupations in Lansing
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $125,000 | -29.4% | 10 |
| Pharmacists | $117,369 | -13.7% | 8 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $100,163 | -37.1% | 14 |
| Actuaries | $77,646 | -26.6% | 8 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,987 | -26.3% | 24 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $72,966 | -13.2% | 5 |
| Electrical Engineers | $70,574 | -31.5% | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $70,000 | -31.9% | 7 |
| Industrial Engineers | $66,625 | -33.2% | 7 |
| Civil Engineers | $66,321 | -22.5% | 14 |
| Management Analysts | $61,048 | -32.6% | 26 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,000 | -31.8% | 13 |
| Engineers, All Other | $52,000 | -49.9% | 5 |
| Chemists | $51,968 | -36.2% | 8 |
| Epidemiologists | $50,794 | -37.8% | 5 |
| Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $46,000 | -45.2% | 5 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $40,394 | -40.7% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Michigan
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Michigan.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $234,520 | 2,960 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $227,270 | 1,810 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $219,990 | 4,400 |
| Chief Executives | $219,230 | 3,940 |
| Physicians, All Other | $197,950 | 14,570 |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $193,500 | 560 |
| Pediatricians, General | $182,040 | 770 |
| Dentists, General | $177,080 | 3,920 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $167,560 | 350 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $163,000 | 14,030 |
Salary Trend in Lansing, MI
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Lansing, MI has a cost of living index of 90.6, which is 9.4% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $110,375 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $125,000 | $137,969 |
| Pharmacists | $117,369 | $129,546 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $100,163 | $110,555 |
| Actuaries | $77,646 | $85,701 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,987 | $80,560 |
Compare to Other Cities
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.