salary$38,600 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$34,680per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,330per year
Jobs in the area1,180people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Lansing?
Expensive. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 35.7% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $38,600 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $34,680 and $48,330.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 35.7% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.