salary$38,550 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,650per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,440per year
Jobs in the area1,650people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Lansing?
Expensive. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 35.8% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $38,550 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $36,650 and $46,440.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 35.8% of the median nursing 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.