salary$96,040 a year$46 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,690per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,680per year
Jobs in the area730people work this job
Can a civil engineer afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 14.4% of the median civil engineer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a civil engineer make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a civil engineer in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $96,040 a year ($46 an hour). Most earn between $66,690 and $134,680.
Can a civil engineer afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 14.4% of the median civil engineer 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.