Tutors Salary in Lansing, MI

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

Median annual salary $35,460 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.05
10th percentile $29,230
90th percentile $59,240
Employed locally 170
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,230
    25th
    $30,690
    50th (median)
    $35,460
    75th
    $46,000
    90th
    $59,240

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 50% Median Tutors salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Wyoming $64,450
    Mississippi $52,060
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $51,600
    Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $50,430
    Bloomington, IN $47,050

    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 Tutors make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Lansing, MI is $17.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Lansing, MI is 11.5% below the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tutors in Lansing?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $29,230 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,690.