History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $105,390 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,450
90th percentile $134,760
Employed locally 40
National median $81,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,450
    25th
    $71,130
    50th (median)
    $105,390
    75th
    $105,390
    90th
    $134,760

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    History Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 149% Median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 49% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for History Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $162,950
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,070
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,460
    New Haven, CT $128,760
    Fresno, CA $127,360

    Nearby metros — History Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $91,580
    Michigan $86,230
    Wilmington, NC $86,020
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $82,300
    Minnesota $82,200

    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 History Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

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

    The median History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 29.3% above the national median of $81,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level History Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $62,450 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,130.