SOC 25-1081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Teachers, Postsecondary — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lansing, MI comes to $86,290 a year, ahead of the national median of $75,350 by 14.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lansing, MI comes to $86,290 a year, ahead of the national median of $75,350 by 14.5%. Pay ranges from under $54,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,340 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,170 to $107,550.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.84 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $105,640. Of the 457 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 80th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,020 | −28.3% |
| 25th | $66,170 | −12.2% |
| Median (50th) | $86,290 | +14.5% |
| 75th | $107,550 | +42.7% |
| 90th | $136,340 | +80.9% |
| Mean | $96,420 | +28.0% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $105,640 | 180 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $83,400 | 240 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $61,280 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $86,290 goes as far as $89,699 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$86,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,699US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $86,290 a year, 14.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,020 to $136,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $105,640.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $86,290, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,350, so pay in Lansing, MI is 14.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Lansing, MI earns more than $136,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ann Arbor, at $105,640 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Lansing, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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