Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $38,450 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $30,580
90th percentile $79,550
Employed locally 2,050
National median $44,930

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,580
    25th
    $30,580
    50th (median)
    $38,450
    75th
    $79,550
    90th
    $79,550

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary vs area income 54% Median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $80,210
    Toledo, OH $77,970
    Ponce, PR $76,850
    Ohio $75,610
    Canton-Massillon, OH $75,610
    Winston-Salem, NC $71,320

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $59,530
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $52,890
    Minnesota $50,260
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $49,520
    North Missouri nonmetropolitan area $47,750
    Wilmington, NC $45,520

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Instructional Coordinators $78,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary salary in Lansing, MI is 14.4% below the national median of $44,930. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $30,580 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,580.