How much does a social sciences teacher make in Detroit?
$88,100a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $42.36 an hour or $7,342 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.36
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,980Median: $88,100Highest 10%: $136,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,980 | $28.36 | |
| 25th | $72,260 | $34.74 | |
| Median | $88,100 | $42.36 | |
| 75th | $105,800 | $50.88 | |
| 90th | $136,100 | $65.43 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 social sciences teacher make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $42.36 ($88,100 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $88,100 against $72,990 nationally, 21% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $97,450, so Detroit pays 10% less.
Where does Detroit rank for social sciences teacher pay?
11 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a social sciences teacher make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $136,100 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.