How much does a history teacher make in Michigan?
$99,440a year
Median yearly pay for history teachers in Michigan. That is $47.81 an hour or $8,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.81
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,950Median: $99,440Highest 10%: $140,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,950 | $24.50 | |
| 25th | $70,640 | $33.96 | |
| Median | $99,440 | $47.81 | |
| 75th | $110,500 | $53.11 | |
| 90th | $140,400 | $67.51 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $109,800 |
| Detroit, MI | $95,880 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $84,960 |
| South Bend, IN | $79,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for history teachers.
| 6. New York | $100,400 |
| 7. New Jersey | $99,900 |
| 8. Maine | $99,610 |
| 9. Michigan | $99,440 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $98,850 |
| 11. Maryland | $97,830 |
| 12. Arizona | $97,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a history teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $47.81 ($99,440 a year).
Do history teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $99,440 against $83,820 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Michigan rank for history teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 9 of 45 states.
Which city in Michigan pays history teachers the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $109,800 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.