How much does a teaching assistant make in Michigan?
$35,110a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Michigan. That is $16.88 an hour or $2,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.88
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 39,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,550Median: $35,110Highest 10%: $45,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,550 | $13.25 | |
| 25th | $30,040 | $14.44 | |
| Median | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| 75th | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 90th | $45,370 | $21.81 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Traverse City, MI | $36,860 |
| Jackson, MI | $36,620 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $36,310 |
| South Bend, IN | $36,060 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $36,030 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $35,500 |
| Niles, MI | $35,490 |
| Detroit, MI | $35,450 |
| Muskegon, MI | $34,990 |
| Lansing, MI | $34,960 |
| Monroe, MI | $34,630 |
| Saginaw, MI | $34,020 |
| Flint, MI | $33,570 |
| Midland, MI | $31,540 |
| Bay City, MI | $31,510 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $31,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 28. Colorado | $35,760 |
| 29. Idaho | $35,560 |
| 30. Nebraska | $35,160 |
| 31. Michigan | $35,110 |
| 32. Montana | $34,750 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $34,740 |
| 34. Florida | $34,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $16.88 ($35,110 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $35,110 against $36,780 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Michigan rank for teaching assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays teaching assistants the most?
Traverse City, MI, with a median of $36,860 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.