Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,350 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Lansing earn between $68,470 and $68,470.
- $56K10th
- $68K25th
- $68KMedian
- $68K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,280 | $6,107 | $35.23 |
| Median | $68,470 | $5,706 | $32.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,470 | $5,706 | $32.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,470 | $5,706 | $32.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Lansing earn 21% less than the Michigan average ($93,090) and 37% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -34% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $73,280 | $68,470 | $55,740 | $82,350 | 300 |
| Michigan | $93,090 | $84,310 | $63,590 | $144,530 | 2,370 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Lansing
On the average salary of $73,280, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $56,840 a year, or $4,737 a month and $2,186 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% 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 medical scientists (except 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 $73,280 buys what about $77,144 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 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 4th of 4 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($101,920).
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Michigan
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Lansing: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Lansing?
$35.23 an hour on average, and $32.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Lansing?
About $56,840 a year ($4,737 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,280. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Lansing than elsewhere?
The average here is 37% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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 19-1042; area Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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