Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $61,720 -2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,270
90th percentile $86,700
Employed locally 730
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,270
    25th
    $48,620
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $76,900
    90th
    $86,700

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 87% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,030
    Farmington, NM $66,810
    Traverse City, MI $64,910
    Bloomington, IL $63,760
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $63,720
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $63,610

    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
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,840
    Instructional Coordinators $78,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Lansing, MI is 2% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Lansing?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $45,270 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,620.