How much does a teacher and instructor make in Detroit?
$52,170a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $25.08 an hour or $4,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.08
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,270Median: $52,170Highest 10%: $100,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,270 | $15.51 | |
| 25th | $39,530 | $19.00 | |
| Median | $52,170 | $25.08 | |
| 75th | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 90th | $100,600 | $48.35 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| South Bend, IN | $65,790 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $62,500 |
| Flint, MI | $52,290 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $50,840 |
| Lansing, MI | $50,220 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $46,460 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $25.08 ($52,170 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $52,170 against $66,140 nationally, 21% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $54,680, so Detroit pays 5% less.
Where does Detroit rank for teacher and instructor pay?
173 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,600 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.