Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $63,160 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,990
90th percentile $77,830
Employed locally 90
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,990
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $63,160
    75th
    $67,730
    90th
    $77,830

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 89% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $78,050
    Bloomington, IL $77,710
    Traverse City, MI $75,870
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $73,850
    Minnesota $65,970
    Farmington, NM $64,540

    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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Lansing?

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Lansing, MI is 2.8% above the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $39,990 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.