How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Michigan?
$77,400a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in Michigan. That is $37.21 an hour or $6,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.21
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,370Median: $77,400Highest 10%: $96,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,370 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $61,670 | $29.65 | |
| Median | $77,400 | $37.21 | |
| 75th | $85,900 | $41.30 | |
| 90th | $96,040 | $46.17 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $82,520 |
| Jackson, MI | $81,860 |
| Detroit, MI | $80,810 |
| Muskegon, MI | $79,120 |
| Niles, MI | $77,630 |
| Lansing, MI | $77,410 |
| Saginaw, MI | $76,440 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $73,310 |
| Traverse City, MI | $70,850 |
| Flint, MI | $69,710 |
| Monroe, MI | $65,260 |
| South Bend, IN | $44,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 14. Alaska | $78,130 |
| 15. Maine | $78,050 |
| 16. Illinois | $77,950 |
| 17. Michigan | $77,400 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $76,320 |
| 19. Pennsylvania | $75,760 |
| 20. Virginia | $75,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $37.21 ($77,400 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $77,400 against $66,270 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Michigan rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in Michigan pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $82,520 a year.
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.