How much does a substitute teacher make in Michigan?
$39,500a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Michigan. That is $18.99 an hour or $3,292 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.99
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,720Median: $39,500Highest 10%: $61,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,720 | $14.29 | |
| 25th | $34,490 | $16.58 | |
| Median | $39,500 | $18.99 | |
| 75th | $49,300 | $23.70 | |
| 90th | $61,370 | $29.50 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Traverse City, MI | $52,450 |
| Jackson, MI | $51,390 |
| Lansing, MI | $47,880 |
| Detroit, MI | $46,680 |
| Muskegon, MI | $43,140 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,920 |
| Flint, MI | $38,600 |
| South Bend, IN | $36,420 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $35,300 |
| Saginaw, MI | $35,260 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $34,310 |
| Midland, MI | $33,860 |
| Niles, MI | $32,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 14. New York | $43,490 |
| 15. North Dakota | $42,570 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $41,350 |
| 17. Michigan | $39,500 |
| 18. Illinois | $39,410 |
| 19. Virginia | $39,020 |
| 20. Georgia | $38,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $18.99 ($39,500 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $39,500 against $41,670 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Michigan rank for substitute teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 17 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays substitute teachers the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $52,450 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.