SOC 25-1112 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Law Teachers, Postsecondary — Lansing
Lansing-East Lansing, MI · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Lansing, MI comes to $139,710 a year, ahead of the national median of $128,500 by 8.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Lansing, MI comes to $139,710 a year, ahead of the national median of $128,500 by 8.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $113,040 and $182,050. The lowest tenth earn under $84,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $233,460.
Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $141,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 8th of 457 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,020 | −34.6% |
| 25th | $113,040 | −12.0% |
| Median (50th) | $139,710 | +8.7% |
| 75th | $182,050 | +41.7% |
| 90th | $233,460 | +81.7% |
| Mean | $157,370 | +22.5% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $141,220 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lansing run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $139,710 goes as far as $145,229 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$139,710as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$145,229US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $139,710 a year, 8.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $84,020 to $233,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $141,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Law Teachers, Postsecondary in Lansing, MI?
The median annual wage is $139,710, 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 $128,500, so pay in Lansing, MI is 8.7% 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 $233,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $84,020 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 Detroit, at $141,220 per year.
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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