How much does a middle school teacher make in Michigan?
$63,790a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Michigan. That is $30.67 an hour or $5,316 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.67
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 15,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,530Median: $63,790Highest 10%: $95,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| 25th | $50,630 | $24.34 | |
| Median | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| 75th | $79,150 | $38.05 | |
| 90th | $95,370 | $45.85 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Traverse City, MI | $76,580 |
| Muskegon, MI | $71,790 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $69,460 |
| Niles, MI | $65,850 |
| Jackson, MI | $65,580 |
| Detroit, MI | $65,140 |
| Monroe, MI | $64,670 |
| Saginaw, MI | $64,550 |
| Flint, MI | $63,360 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $63,100 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $62,520 |
| Lansing, MI | $62,520 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $61,660 |
| South Bend, IN | $57,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 20. Delaware | $67,780 |
| 21. Nevada | $66,300 |
| 22. Georgia | $64,780 |
| 23. Michigan | $63,790 |
| 24. Colorado | $63,760 |
| 25. Maine | $63,590 |
| 26. Virginia | $63,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $30.67 ($63,790 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $63,790 against $64,370 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Michigan rank for middle school teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays middle school teachers the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $76,580 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.