Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $57,700 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $37,010
90th percentile $123,260
Employed locally 280
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,010
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $75,770
    90th
    $123,260

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 81% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 19% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    Green Bay, WI $104,190
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $102,380
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Lebanon, PA $99,520

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $92,580
    Ann Arbor, MI $84,140
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $80,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,980
    Minnesota $75,710
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $74,610

    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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing, MI is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.93 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 6.2% below the national median of $61,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $37,010 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.