Environmental Engineers Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $92,620 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $44.53
10th percentile $59,610
90th percentile $125,370
Employed locally 110
National median $104,170

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,610
    25th
    $78,750
    50th (median)
    $92,620
    75th
    $106,360
    90th
    $125,370

    Lansing economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,000
    Southeast-Central Idaho nonmetropolitan area $140,760
    Bend, OR $140,590
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $138,700
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $138,090

    Nearby metros — Environmental Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $139,230
    Wilmington, NC $119,350
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $115,210
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $108,380
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $106,820
    Minnesota $104,980

    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 Environmental Engineers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Engineers in Lansing, MI is $44.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.16 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Environmental Engineers salaries?

    The median Environmental Engineers salary in Lansing, MI is 11.1% below the national median of $104,170. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,610 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,750.