How much does an adult basic education make in Detroit?
$63,650a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $30.60 an hour or $5,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.60
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 140
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,220Median: $63,650Highest 10%: $73,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| 25th | $50,430 | $24.25 | |
| Median | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| 75th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| 90th | $73,310 | $35.25 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $50,590 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $141,200 |
| Business Teacher | $127,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $112,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $109,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $109,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $107,000 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $106,500 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,100 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $30.60 ($63,650 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $63,650 against $61,540 nationally, 3% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $59,900, so Detroit pays 6% more.
Where does Detroit rank for adult basic education pay?
47 of 140 metro areas with data.
How much does an adult basic education make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,310 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.