Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $106,800 +29.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,900
90th percentile $179,650
Employed locally 50
National median $82,540

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,900
    25th
    $80,890
    50th (median)
    $106,800
    75th
    $135,720
    90th
    $179,650

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 151% Median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 51% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $181,960
    Madison, WI $152,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,120
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $131,110
    California $129,760

    Nearby metros — Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $114,950
    Ann Arbor, MI $104,300
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $100,730
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $99,700
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $99,540
    Michigan $98,920

    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 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

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

    The median Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 29.4% above the national median of $82,540. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,900 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,890.