How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Michigan?
$70,550a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in Michigan. That is $33.92 an hour or $5,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.92
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,080Median: $70,550Highest 10%: $132,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,080 | $23.12 | |
| 25th | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| Median | $70,550 | $33.92 | |
| 75th | $85,040 | $40.88 | |
| 90th | $132,600 | $63.75 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $84,020 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $82,820 |
| South Bend, IN | $78,530 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $66,370 |
| Detroit, MI | $66,150 |
| Flint, MI | $59,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 25. Idaho | $74,180 |
| 26. Oregon | $72,440 |
| 27. Iowa | $71,680 |
| 28. Michigan | $70,550 |
| 29. Kentucky | $67,690 |
| 30. New York | $67,640 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $65,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $33.92 ($70,550 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $70,550 against $77,640 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Michigan rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 48 states.
Which city in Michigan pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $84,020 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.