Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $61,410 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,680
90th percentile $166,610
Employed locally 80
National median $71,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,680
    25th
    $61,410
    50th (median)
    $61,410
    75th
    $103,340
    90th
    $166,610

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 87% Median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $214,870
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $164,500
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,770
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $162,810
    California $136,240
    Madison, WI $133,630

    Nearby metros — Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $104,550
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $83,030
    Minnesota $80,700
    Mississippi $78,280
    Wyoming $77,910
    Missouri $77,410

    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 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement 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 Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 14.1% below the national median of $71,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing?

    Entry-level Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $47,680 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,410.