Civil Engineers Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $92,680 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.56
10th percentile $63,490
90th percentile $133,040
Employed locally 690
National median $99,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,490
    25th
    $71,760
    50th (median)
    $92,680
    75th
    $108,060
    90th
    $133,040

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Civil Engineers salary vs area income 131% Median Civil Engineers salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Civil Engineers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Civil Engineers in Lansing, MI is $44.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.75 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Civil Engineers salaries?

    The median Civil Engineers salary in Lansing, MI is 6.9% below the national median of $99,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Civil Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,490 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,760.