Chemical Engineers Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $64,450 -47.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.99
10th percentile $64,450
90th percentile $125,730
Employed locally 60
National median $121,860

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,450
    25th
    $64,450
    50th (median)
    $64,450
    75th
    $64,450
    90th
    $125,730

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Engineers salary vs area income 91% Median Chemical Engineers salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tulsa, OK $169,250
    Albuquerque, NM $163,380
    Oklahoma $160,990
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $152,290
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $151,360
    New Mexico $147,290

    Nearby metros — Chemical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $128,370
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,110
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $120,300
    Minnesota $114,060
    Midland, MI $110,610
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $108,760

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$98,800
    Mechanical Engineers$97,690
    Civil Engineers$92,680
    Electrical Engineers$82,020
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$69,080
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Engineers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Engineers in Lansing, MI is $30.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.56 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Chemical Engineers salaries?

    The median Chemical Engineers salary in Lansing, MI is 47.1% below the national median of $121,860. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Engineers in Lansing?

    Entry-level Chemical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,450 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,450.