Mathematics Professor salary in Lansing, MI
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes East Lansing.
Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Visiting Assistant Professor
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,808 |
| 25th | $78,044 |
| 50th (median) | $98,401 |
| 75th | $105,416 |
| 90th | $106,712 |
Cost of living
Lansing's median Mathematics Professor salary of $98,401 is worth about $103,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Lansing = 95.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the Lansing, MI area earned a median of $109,000 in May 2025 (200 employed). The H-1B median here is $98,401, 10% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $98,401 | 11 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.