Chief Executives Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $186,580 -9.6% vs national
Median hourly $89.70
10th percentile $96,020
90th percentile —
Employed locally 210
National median $206,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,020
    25th
    $136,970
    50th (median)
    $186,580

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Chief Executives salary vs area income 263% Median Chief Executives salary is 163% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chief Executives

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Medford, OR $615,500
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $388,060
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $381,330
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $375,810

    Nearby metros — Chief Executives salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, MI $587,950
    Midland, TX $389,330
    Ann Arbor, MI $335,900
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $304,110
    Wilmington, NC $298,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $292,770

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Administrative Services Managers$117,840
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$128,790
    Financial Managers$130,930
    Industrial Production Managers$105,540
    Medical and Health Services Managers$108,070
    Construction Managers$104,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chief Executives make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Chief Executives in Lansing, MI is $89.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $243.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Chief Executives salaries?

    The median Chief Executives salary in Lansing, MI is 9.6% below the national median of $206,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chief Executives in Lansing?

    Entry-level Chief Executives (10th percentile) earn around $96,020 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,970.