salary$84,320 a year$41 an hour · median pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$100,600per year
Jobs in the area4,120people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 16.4% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $84,320 a year ($41 an hour). Most earn between $77,900 and $100,600.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 16.4% of the median registered nurse 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.