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

Preschool Teacher Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$37,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.84/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
10,950
public U.S. Median
$38,140
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$38,569 #30 of 51

Preschool Teacher pay in Michigan, explained

Preschool teachers in Michigan earn a median of $37,110 per year ($17.84 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $38,140. Entry-level workers earn around $30,310, while the most experienced preschool teachers reach about $50,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $37,110 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $37,110 is worth about $38,569 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #30 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Preschool Teacher pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,310
$14.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$37,110
$17.84/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$50,720
$24.38/hr

Preschool Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $37,110 $38,569
Indiana $36,650 $39,270 +$460
Wisconsin $36,160 $38,429 +$950
Ohio $35,180 $37,920 +$1,930

Preschool Teacher in Michigan: FAQ

How much do preschool teachers make in Michigan?

Preschool teachers in Michigan earn a median of $37,110 per year ($17.84 per hour), compared with $38,140 nationally.

Does Michigan pay preschool teachers well?

At $37,110, Michigan pays 3% below the national median for preschool teachers. An estimated 10,950 work in the state.

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