Animal Scientists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $55,450 -29.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.66
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $84,190
Employed locally 30
National median $79,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $48,310
    50th (median)
    $55,450
    75th
    $66,320
    90th
    $84,190

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Scientists salary vs area income 78% Median Animal Scientists salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $218,610
    Minnesota $138,030
    Missouri $119,110
    Georgia $114,560
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,540
    Iowa $95,680

    Nearby metros — Animal Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minnesota $138,030
    Missouri $119,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $76,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,530
    Michigan $51,290

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants $60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Scientists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Scientists in Lansing, MI is $26.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.47 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Animal Scientists salaries?

    The median Animal Scientists salary in Lansing, MI is 29.9% below the national median of $79,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Scientists in Lansing?

    Entry-level Animal Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,310.