Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $72,800 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,510
90th percentile $91,680
Employed locally 80
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,510
    25th
    $55,310
    50th (median)
    $72,800
    75th
    $79,340
    90th
    $91,680

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 103% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MI $81,860
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $79,470
    Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI $79,120
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,310
    Saginaw, MI $76,440
    Missouri $76,240

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 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 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Lansing, MI is 13.9% above the national median of $63,910. 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, Secondary School in Lansing?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,510 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,310.