How much does a teacher and instructor make in Michigan?
$54,680a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Michigan. That is $26.29 an hour or $4,557 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.29
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,110Median: $54,680Highest 10%: $95,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,110 | $15.44 | |
| 25th | $41,360 | $19.88 | |
| Median | $54,680 | $26.29 | |
| 75th | $76,560 | $36.81 | |
| 90th | $95,140 | $45.74 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| South Bend, IN | $65,790 |
| Muskegon, MI | $63,000 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $62,500 |
| Saginaw, MI | $59,890 |
| Flint, MI | $52,290 |
| Detroit, MI | $52,170 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $50,840 |
| Lansing, MI | $50,220 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $46,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 35. Utah | $56,280 |
| 36. Missouri | $55,870 |
| 37. Arizona | $55,270 |
| 38. Michigan | $54,680 |
| 39. Iowa | $54,080 |
| 40. Vermont | $53,920 |
| 41. New Hampshire | $53,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $26.29 ($54,680 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $54,680 against $66,140 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Michigan rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Michigan ranks 38 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays teacher and instructors the most?
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI, with a median of $65,790 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.