salary$79,210 a year$38 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,710per year
Top pay (top 10%)$115,130per year
Jobs in the area2,270people work this job
Can a accountant afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 17.4% of the median accountant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a accountant make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a accountant in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $79,210 a year ($38 an hour). Most earn between $54,710 and $115,130.
Can a accountant afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 17.4% of the median accountant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.