Epidemiologists Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $74,360 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.75
10th percentile $53,400
90th percentile $104,640
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,400
    25th
    $64,160
    50th (median)
    $74,360
    75th
    $86,420
    90th
    $104,640

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 105% Median Epidemiologists salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $139,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    New Jersey $110,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,360
    Minnesota $99,360
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $98,940
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $92,620
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,700
    Michigan $81,680

    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 Epidemiologists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Lansing, MI is $35.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.19 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Lansing, MI is 11.5% below the national median of $83,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $53,400 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,160.