Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $105,190 +26% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,070
90th percentile $166,740
Employed locally 170
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,070
    25th
    $77,990
    50th (median)
    $105,190
    75th
    $128,500
    90th
    $166,740

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 148% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,280
    Madison, WI $136,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,540
    Charlottesville, VA $130,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $128,910

    Nearby metros — Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Birmingham, AL $106,290
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $105,640
    Ann Arbor, MI $103,200
    Wilmington, NC $101,680
    Michigan $100,110
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $98,670

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$38,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,870
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,720
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing, MI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 26% above the national median of $83,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,070 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,990.