Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Michigan
$69,000avg. a year
Annual salary · 40,910 employed
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Michigan earn an average of $69,000 a year. That is $3,650 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI at $72,730.
$65,110Median pay
$69,000Average yearly
+0%Avg. pay since 2020
#24Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for elementary school teachers, except special education by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.
118,390 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$72,730
a year
21,630 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$68,450
a year
3740 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$68,060
a year
4350 jobs
Bay City, MI
$67,510
a year
51,730 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$67,300
a year
61,340 jobs
Flint, MI
$67,230
a year
7450 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$67,070
a year
8620 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$67,020
a year
9750 jobs
Jackson, MI
$66,570
a year
10290 jobs
Midland, MI
$66,400
a year
11500 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$66,250
a year
121,180 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$66,170
a year
13560 jobs
Monroe, MI
$65,830
a year
145,080 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$65,310
a year
15750 jobs
Niles, MI
$65,030
a year
161,220 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$58,440
a year
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan elementary school teachers, except special education work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Michigan | $69,000 | – |
| Ohio | $72,740 | – |
| Wisconsin | $65,960 | – |
| Indiana | $60,850 | – |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71,200
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68,160
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,730
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$75,380
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,810
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$66,710
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do elementary school teachers, except special education make in Michigan?
The average is $69,000 a year, and the median is $65,110. That is $3,650 (5%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($72,730), followed by Ann Arbor, MI ($68,450). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($58,440).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #24 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national elementary school teachers, except special education page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.