salary$133,300 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$105,730per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,530per year
Jobs in the area330people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 10.3% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $133,300 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $105,730 and $161,530.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 10.3% of the median pharmacist 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.