How much does a secondary school teacher make in Michigan?
$66,030a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Michigan. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 25,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,830Median: $66,030Highest 10%: $98,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $57,670 | $27.73 | |
| Median | $66,030 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $81,230 | $39.05 | |
| 90th | $98,720 | $47.46 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $77,520 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $72,410 |
| Saginaw, MI | $66,300 |
| Traverse City, MI | $66,200 |
| Flint, MI | $65,920 |
| Midland, MI | $64,420 |
| Niles, MI | $64,420 |
| Monroe, MI | $64,390 |
| Lansing, MI | $63,900 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $63,780 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $63,730 |
| Muskegon, MI | $63,650 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $63,640 |
| Jackson, MI | $63,590 |
| South Bend, IN | $60,280 |
| Bay City, MI | $58,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 22. Hawaii | $74,310 |
| 23. Colorado | $72,900 |
| 24. Virginia | $72,170 |
| 25. Michigan | $66,030 |
| 26. Nevada | $65,520 |
| 27. Maine | $64,880 |
| 28. Texas | $63,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $31.75 ($66,030 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $66,030 against $72,040 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Michigan rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays secondary school teachers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $77,520 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.