Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $82,810 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,840
90th percentile $130,830
Employed locally 140
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,840
    25th
    $63,500
    50th (median)
    $82,810
    75th
    $103,210
    90th
    $130,830

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840
    Wilmington, NC $101,790
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $84,540
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,980
    Minnesota $75,750

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 14.9% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,840 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,500.