How much does a teaching assistant make in Michigan?
$39,830a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Michigan. That is $19.15 an hour or $3,319 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.15
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 18,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,240Median: $39,830Highest 10%: $76,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| 25th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| Median | $39,830 | $19.15 | |
| 75th | $65,300 | $31.39 | |
| 90th | $76,420 | $36.74 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $50,820 |
| Detroit, MI | $46,430 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $38,990 |
| South Bend, IN | $37,540 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $33,680 |
| Flint, MI | $31,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 25. District of Columbia | $43,160 |
| 26. Kansas | $41,580 |
| 27. South Dakota | $39,840 |
| 28. Michigan | $39,830 |
| 29. Nebraska | $39,650 |
| 30. Iowa | $38,960 |
| 31. Pennsylvania | $38,020 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $19.15 ($39,830 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $39,830 against $42,910 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Michigan rank for teaching assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 45 states.
Which city in Michigan pays teaching assistants the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $50,820 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.