salary$72,930 a yearmedian pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,380per year
Top pay (top 10%)$86,140per year
Jobs in the area1,730people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Lansing?
Cheap. Rent of $1,149 a month takes 18.9% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Lansing, MI?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area is $72,930 a year. Most earn between $47,380 and $86,140.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Lansing?
Typical rent of $1,149 a month takes 18.9% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area.