Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $59,780 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,050
90th percentile $79,620
Employed locally 1,720
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,050
    25th
    $48,150
    50th (median)
    $59,780
    75th
    $76,450
    90th
    $79,620

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 84% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,100
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $74,480
    Farmington, NM $65,310
    Bay City, MI $64,840
    Traverse City, MI $63,820
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $63,740

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,600
    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
    Instructional Coordinators $78,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Lansing, MI is 4.1% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Lansing?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,050 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,150.