Secondary 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 $63,870 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,360
90th percentile $81,110
Employed locally 1,210
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,360
    25th
    $49,310
    50th (median)
    $63,870
    75th
    $77,100
    90th
    $81,110

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 90% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 10% below the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,440
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $75,830
    Elmira, NY $75,640
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $70,000
    Ann Arbor, MI $66,440
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $65,680

    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
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,720
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,840
    Instructional Coordinators $78,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Lansing, MI is 1.1% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,360 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,310.