verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$66,030/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
25,540
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,626 #28 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Michigan, explained

High school teachers in Michigan earn a median of $66,030 per year (— per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $47,830, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $98,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $66,030 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $66,030 is worth about $68,626 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #28 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,830
$23.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,030
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,720
$47.46/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $66,030 $68,626
Ohio $78,800 $84,938 −$12,770
Wisconsin $62,870 $66,815 +$3,160
Indiana $61,880 $66,303 +$4,150

High School Teacher in Michigan: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Michigan?

High school teachers in Michigan earn a median of $66,030 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Michigan pay high school teachers well?

At $66,030, Michigan pays 8% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 25,540 work in the state.

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