Creative & Education Michigan (MI) Rank #35 of 50

Teacher (K-12) Salary in Michigan

The median teacher (k-12) salary in Michigan is $55,521 per year, which is 10% below the national median of $61,690.

Median Salary

$55,521

vs National

$-6,169

State Rank

#35 of 50

Cost of Living

90%

Teacher (K-12) Salary in Michigan by Experience

In Michigan, an entry-level teacher (k-12) earns around $37,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $82,800 per year. The cost of living index in Michigan is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$37,800

$-4,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$55,800

$-6,200 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$82,800

$-9,200 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Michigan

Percentile	MI Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$37,260	$41,400	$-4,140
25th Percentile	$43,920	$48,800	$-4,880
Median (50th)	$55,521	$61,690	$-6,169
75th Percentile	$71,280	$79,200	$-7,920
90th Percentile	$90,900	$101,000	$-10,100

Teacher (K-12) Salary by City in Michigan

The largest employment areas for teacher (k-12)s in Michigan include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor, and Warren. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Detroit, MI

$54,287

Pop. 639,111 · COL 88%

Grand Rapids, MI

$55,521

Pop. 198,917 · COL 90%

Ann Arbor, MI

$64,775

Pop. 123,851 · COL 105%

Warren, MI

$54,287

Pop. 139,387 · COL 88%

Lansing, MI

$53,053

Pop. 112,644 · COL 86%

How to Become a Teacher (K-12) in Michigan

Education

Most teacher (k-12) positions require a bachelor's degree. Michigan has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Lesson PlanningClassroom ManagementAssessmentDifferentiated InstructionCommunicationEducational Technology

Job Outlook in Michigan

Nationally, teacher (k-12) employment is projected to grow 1% over the next decade (slower than average). Michigan's demand may vary based on local industry trends.