Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $103,810 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,280
90th percentile $210,550
Employed locally 60
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,280
    25th
    $81,620
    50th (median)
    $103,810
    75th
    $176,060
    90th
    $210,550

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 146% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $174,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,150
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $134,290
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $132,790

    Nearby metros — Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ann Arbor, MI $132,750
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $127,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $106,710
    Birmingham, AL $102,430
    Wilmington, NC $102,360
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $102,220

    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 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Chemistry 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 Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 20.4% above the national median of $86,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,280 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,620.