SOC 25-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing, MI is $139,470 per year, well above the national median of $107,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing, MI is $139,470 per year, well above the national median of $107,310. The gap of 30.0% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $67,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $222,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $83,500 to $177,590.
Employment stands at 700, or 3.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Ann Arbor leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $136,600. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 9th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,750 | −36.9% |
| 25th | $83,500 | −22.2% |
| Median (50th) | $139,470 | +30.0% |
| 75th | $177,590 | +65.5% |
| 90th | $222,020 | +106.9% |
| Mean | $138,240 | +28.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $136,600 | — | |
| 2 | Detroit | $109,180 | 1,070 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $99,220 | 240 | |
| 4 | Flint | $76,440 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $139,470 goes as far as $144,979 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$139,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$144,979US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $139,470 a year, 30.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,750 to $222,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 700 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $136,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $139,470, 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 $107,310, so pay in Lansing, MI is 30.0% 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 $222,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,750 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 $136,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 700 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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