How much does an elementary school teacher make in Michigan?
$65,110a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Michigan. That is $31.30 an hour or $5,426 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.30
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,670Median: $65,110Highest 10%: $94,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $52,040 | $25.02 | |
| Median | $65,110 | $31.30 | |
| 75th | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| 90th | $94,680 | $45.52 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bay City, MI | $74,010 |
| Saginaw, MI | $73,810 |
| Lansing, MI | $72,930 |
| Traverse City, MI | $66,020 |
| Flint, MI | $65,620 |
| Detroit, MI | $65,210 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $65,090 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $64,060 |
| Jackson, MI | $63,770 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $63,450 |
| Monroe, MI | $63,030 |
| Muskegon, MI | $62,660 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $61,900 |
| Midland, MI | $61,540 |
| Niles, MI | $60,760 |
| South Bend, IN | $58,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 20. Georgia | $72,290 |
| 21. Hawaii | $71,410 |
| 22. Virginia | $65,550 |
| 23. Michigan | $65,110 |
| 24. Nevada | $65,040 |
| 25. Colorado | $63,410 |
| 26. Vermont | $63,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $31.30 ($65,110 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $65,110 against $63,970 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Michigan rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays elementary school teachers the most?
Bay City, MI, with a median of $74,010 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.