Law Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $174,710 +37.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,220
90th percentile —
National median $126,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,220
    25th
    $130,490
    50th (median)
    $174,710
    75th
    $216,320

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 246% Median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 146% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Law Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $171,280
    Tennessee $171,280
    Iowa $170,810
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $167,680
    Michigan $167,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $165,340

    Nearby metros — Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $167,560
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $165,340
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $135,520
    Minnesota $132,610
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $124,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $107,220

    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 Law Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

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

    The median Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 37.9% above the national median of $126,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Law Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $66,220 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $130,490.