Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,380 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Lansing earn between $84,990 and $125,280.
- $68K10th
- $85K25th
- $109KMedian
- $125K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,680 | $9,223 | $53.21 |
| Median | $109,280 | $9,107 | $52.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,990 | $7,082 | $40.86 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,280 | $10,440 | $60.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Lansing earn 22% less than the Michigan average ($141,380) and 39% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -35% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $110,680 | $109,280 | $68,380 | $141,380 | 370 |
| Michigan | $141,380 | $129,070 | $68,380 | $222,030 | 2,220 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Lansing
On the average salary of $110,680, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $81,187 a year, or $6,766 a month and $3,123 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% 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 natural sciences managers? 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 $110,680 buys what about $116,516 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lansing ($52,800). A typical home costs $250,377, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 8th of 8 Michigan metro areas for this job; Midland pays the most ($217,530).
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Lansing: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Lansing?
$53.21 an hour on average, and $52.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Lansing?
About $81,187 a year ($6,766 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,680. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Lansing than elsewhere?
The average here is 39% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 2.46, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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