Software developers in Lansing, MI earn a median salary of $97,120, which is 28.6% below the national median of $135,980. The lower figure may reflect differences in cost of living, industry mix, or the types of employers in the area.

All Tech Salaries in Lansing, MI

Role	Median	P25	P75	Employment
Computer Network Architects	$122,870	$94,280	$157,110	150
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$108,860	$91,770	$135,640	50
Database Architects	$102,160	$83,190	$136,360	90
Mechanical Engineers	$98,550	$80,650	$121,590	650
Industrial Engineers	$98,260	$81,290	$121,360	810
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$97,810	$85,680	$110,020	710
Information Security Analysts	$97,540	$82,240	$126,590	220
Environmental Engineers	$97,260	$78,080	$106,180	110
Software Developers	$97,120	$81,930	$115,180	3,020
Civil Engineers	$96,040	$75,230	$120,290	730
Engineers, All Other	$95,890	$80,210	$121,920	140
Computer Occupations, All Other	$90,250	$64,890	$123,820	390
Data Scientists	$87,160	$74,750	$114,230	490
Computer Systems Analysts	$84,870	$67,400	$111,110	660
Statisticians	$84,610	$66,750	$114,050	120
Database Administrators	$84,420	$68,270	$125,600	90
Electrical Engineers	$83,180	$66,570	$119,280	320
Operations Research Analysts	$82,290	$74,340	$103,440	40
Actuaries	$80,910	$65,240	$104,110	180
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,230	$56,240	$85,510	50
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$77,950	$59,780	$100,260	200
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$77,620	$59,820	$106,180	80
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$76,130	$58,810	$87,000	180
Surveyors	$74,200	$60,860	$90,840	40
Computer Programmers	$74,110	$58,850	$97,430	130
Web Developers	$73,890	$60,110	$98,920	60
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians	$71,960	$61,100	$73,900	40
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$67,770	$59,990	$79,480	80
Computer and Information Research Scientists	$66,700	$66,700	$66,700	110
Chemical Engineers	$66,230	$66,230	$66,230	50
Mechanical Drafters	$65,840	$51,960	$79,440	60
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,890	$50,860	$78,570	100
Computer Network Support Specialists	$61,140	$53,130	$82,130	120
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors	$60,520	$60,520	$60,520	40
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$60,310	$50,560	$74,410	90
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$51,620	$44,440	$74,090	80
Computer User Support Specialists	$50,840	$40,420	$67,880	2,050

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest paying tech jobs in Lansing, MI?

The highest paying tech jobs in Lansing, MI are Computer Network Architects ($122,870 median), Electronics Engineers, Except Computer ($108,860 median), Database Architects ($102,160 median). These figures are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 OEWS data.

How much do software engineers make in Lansing, MI?

Software developers in Lansing, MI earn a median salary of $97,120, with salaries ranging from $81,930 at the 25th percentile to $115,180 at the 75th percentile. Approximately 3,020 software developers are employed in the area.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.