Top Paying Jobs in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Lansing-East Lansing, MI has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 42,220 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($307,290), Nurse Anesthetists ($250,570), Family Medicine Physicians ($206,110). The cost of living index is 94.99 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,268/month.
$110K
Avg. median salary
94.99
Cost of living index
$1,268
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lansing-East Lansing
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $128K | N/A |
| 22 | Managers, All Other | Management | $127K | $61.13/hr |
| 23 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.03/hr |
| 24 | Marketing Managers | Management | $127K | $61.01/hr |
| 25 | Sales Managers | Management | $125K | $59.92/hr |
| 26 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $123K | $59.07/hr |
| 27 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $123K | $58.9/hr |
| 28 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $120K | $57.89/hr |
| 29 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $119K | $57.28/hr |
| 30 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $119K | $57.03/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-5.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,268/mo
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