Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $30,600 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $23,190
90th percentile $38,720
Employed locally 1,850
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,190
    25th
    $28,690
    50th (median)
    $30,600
    75th
    $35,720
    90th
    $38,720

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary vs area income 43% Median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $42,010
    Minnesota $38,160
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $37,250
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $37,210
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $37,030
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $36,760

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,450
    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
    Instructional Coordinators $78,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except 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 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 13.2% below the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Lansing?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $23,190 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,690.