Economists Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $78,670 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.82
10th percentile $62,030
90th percentile $143,090
Employed locally 30
National median $115,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,030
    25th
    $71,010
    50th (median)
    $78,670
    75th
    $112,510
    90th
    $143,090

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Economists salary vs area income 111% Median Economists salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Economists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $168,850
    District of Columbia $162,610
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $157,980
    Virginia $148,010
    New York $142,300
    Maryland $137,610

    Nearby metros — Economists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $134,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $121,820
    Ann Arbor, MI $120,410
    Missouri $115,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,230
    Minnesota $107,470

    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 Economists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Economists in Lansing, MI is $37.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.73 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Economists salaries?

    The median Economists salary in Lansing, MI is 31.9% below the national median of $115,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Economists in Lansing?

    Entry-level Economists (10th percentile) earn around $62,030 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,010.