English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $81,370 +4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,500
90th percentile $131,470
Employed locally 260
National median $78,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,500
    25th
    $62,290
    50th (median)
    $81,370
    75th
    $103,140
    90th
    $131,470

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 115% Median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $168,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,150
    El Paso, TX $139,410
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,320
    Visalia, CA $133,660
    Fresno, CA $133,160

    Nearby metros — English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ann Arbor, MI $132,830
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $98,900
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,360
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $88,400
    Michigan $85,340
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $84,780

    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 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for English Language and Literature 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 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 4% above the national median of $78,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing?

    Entry-level English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,500 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,290.