Communications Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $100,970 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,510
90th percentile $164,330
Employed locally 110
National median $77,800

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,510
    25th
    $84,140
    50th (median)
    $100,970
    75th
    $125,910
    90th
    $164,330

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 142% Median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $173,360
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $154,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $142,330
    California $134,780
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,200
    Fresno, CA $132,190

    Nearby metros — Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ann Arbor, MI $106,690
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $91,870
    Bloomington, IL $85,390
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $84,900
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $82,670
    Michigan $82,130

    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 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

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

    The median Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 29.8% above the national median of $77,800. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,510 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,140.