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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$65,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
40,910
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$67,670 #24 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Michigan, explained

Elementary school teachers in Michigan earn a median of $65,110 per year (— per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $47,670, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $94,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $65,110 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $65,110 is worth about $67,670 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #24 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,670
$22.92/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,110
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$94,680
$45.52/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $65,110 $67,670 —
Ohio $77,370 $83,396 −$12,260
Wisconsin $61,210 $65,051 +$3,900
Indiana $59,700 $63,967 +$5,410

Elementary School Teacher in Michigan: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Michigan?

Elementary school teachers in Michigan earn a median of $65,110 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Michigan pay elementary school teachers well?

At $65,110, Michigan pays 2% above the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 40,910 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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