salary$66,680 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$53,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,260per year
Jobs in the area360people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Lansing?
OK. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 20.7% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $66,680 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $53,880 and $78,260.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 20.7% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.