How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make in Detroit?
$96,020a year
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $46.16 an hour or $8,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.16
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 177
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,060Median: $96,020Highest 10%: $124,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| 25th | $68,820 | $33.09 | |
| Median | $96,020 | $46.16 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.22 | |
| 90th | $124,500 | $59.84 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for nursing instructor and teachers.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $109,100 |
| Lansing, MI | $83,000 |
| South Bend, IN | $77,360 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $63,310 |
| Flint, MI | $52,740 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $141,200 |
| Business Teacher | $127,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $112,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $109,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $109,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $107,000 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $106,500 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,100 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $46.16 ($96,020 a year).
Do nursing instructor and teachers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $96,020 against $80,250 nationally, 20% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $78,870, so Detroit pays 22% more.
Where does Detroit rank for nursing instructor and teacher pay?
27 of 177 metro areas with data.
How much does a nursing instructor and teacher make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,500 or more.
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.