Epidemiologists pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,550 or more. The middle half of epidemiologists in Lansing earn between $66,450 and $90,750.
- $56K10th
- $66K25th
- $68KMedian
- $91K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,920 | $6,743 | $38.90 |
| Median | $67,830 | $5,652 | $32.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,450 | $5,538 | $31.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,750 | $7,562 | $43.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Epidemiologists pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Epidemiologists in Lansing earn about the same as the Michigan average ($83,010) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($97,890). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $87,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $80,920 | $67,830 | $56,450 | $108,550 | n/a |
| Michigan | $83,010 | $84,990 | $52,910 | $112,900 | 280 |
| United States | $97,890 | $87,220 | $61,270 | $138,800 | 12,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Lansing
On the average salary of $80,920, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $61,813 a year, or $5,151 a month and $2,377 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Is Lansing a good place for epidemiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lansing area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.0), so the average $80,920 buys what about $85,187 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lansing ($52,800). A typical home costs $250,377, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Epidemiologists salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 2nd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($96,070).
Highest-paying cities for epidemiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($140,680).
- San Francisco, CA$140,680
- Boston, MA$132,490
- Seattle, WA$126,450
- Las Vegas, NV$117,930
- Sacramento, CA$115,120
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Epidemiologists salary in Lansing: questions
How much do epidemiologists make an hour in Lansing?
$38.91 an hour on average, and $32.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level epidemiologists salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $56,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the epidemiologists take-home pay in Lansing?
About $61,813 a year ($5,151 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,920. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do epidemiologists earn more in Lansing than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,890).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-1041; area Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
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