How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Michigan?
$63,300a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Michigan. That is $30.43 an hour or $5,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.43
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $63,300Highest 10%: $95,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| Median | $63,300 | $30.43 | |
| 75th | $81,740 | $39.30 | |
| 90th | $95,320 | $45.83 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Traverse City, MI | $80,090 |
| Detroit, MI | $70,800 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $65,200 |
| Lansing, MI | $63,300 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $63,200 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $62,340 |
| Flint, MI | $60,320 |
| Muskegon, MI | $57,480 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $57,310 |
| South Bend, IN | $49,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 18. Illinois | $64,020 |
| 19. Virginia | $63,920 |
| 20. Texas | $63,780 |
| 21. Michigan | $63,300 |
| 22. Vermont | $63,280 |
| 23. Utah | $63,190 |
| 24. Colorado | $62,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $30.43 ($63,300 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $63,300 against $62,680 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Michigan rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 21 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $80,090 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.