Sociologists Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $60,710 -40.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.19
10th percentile $49,670
90th percentile $149,500
Employed locally 60
National median $101,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,670
    25th
    $60,710
    50th (median)
    $60,710
    75th
    $105,420
    90th
    $149,500

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociologists salary vs area income 86% Median Sociologists salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sociologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oregon $211,560
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $134,730
    Illinois $134,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $132,200
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,180
    New York $130,180

    Nearby metros — Sociologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $82,910
    Minnesota $79,370

    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 Sociologists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Sociologists in Lansing, MI is $29.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.58 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Sociologists salaries?

    The median Sociologists salary in Lansing, MI is 40.3% below the national median of $101,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Sociologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,670 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,710.