Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $100,270 +24.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $64,960
90th percentile $170,320
Employed locally 140
National median $80,330

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,960
    25th
    $74,500
    50th (median)
    $100,270
    75th
    $134,280
    90th
    $170,320

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 141% Median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $164,770
    Ann Arbor, MI $137,070
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $133,830
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $130,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $129,830
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $124,860

    Nearby metros — Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ann Arbor, MI $137,070
    Wilmington, NC $101,160
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $100,690
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,910
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $96,190
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $95,730

    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 Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

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

    The median Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 24.8% above the national median of $80,330. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $64,960 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,500.