Biochemist salary in Lansing, MI
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes East Lansing.
Median salary$63,627
Middle 50%$59.3k–$66.5k
vs. national median−20%comparison median $79,802
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$40k$50k$60k$70k$80k$90k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,916 |
| 25th | $59,280 |
| 50th (median) | $63,627 |
| 75th | $66,492 |
| 90th | $71,166 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $49,448 | $48,683 | $52,967 | 10 |
| FY2021 | $50,381 | $49,925 | $51,813 | 12 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | $59,879 | $56,600 | $63,286 | 11 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 5 |
Cost of living
Lansing's median Biochemist salary of $63,627 is worth about $67,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Lansing = 95.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Biochemists and Biophysicists in the Lansing, MI area earned a median of $67,870 in May 2025 (90 employed). The H-1B median here is $63,627, 6% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $63,627 | 13 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.