Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $124,180 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,470
90th percentile $168,970
Employed locally 80
National median $96,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,470
    25th
    $75,810
    50th (median)
    $124,180
    75th
    $167,580
    90th
    $168,970

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 175% Median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 75% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lawrence, KS $170,660
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $166,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,920
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $161,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $161,010
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $154,420

    Nearby metros — Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ann Arbor, MI $136,490
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $124,350
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $106,310
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $106,090
    Michigan $105,200
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $103,660

    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 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Computer 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 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 28.4% above the national median of $96,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,470 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,810.