Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan

Biological science teachers, postsecondary in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $126,760 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($110,900), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the biological science teachers, postsecondary average at $109,950 and the median at $103,620 for 1,460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $102,840.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$126,760
Detroit$112,520
Grand Rapids$110,900

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$126,760	$105,290	$84,620	$92,766	101
Detroit	$112,520	$106,530	$85,450	$80,891	100
Grand Rapids	$110,900	$99,910	$63,710	$80,805	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Michigan

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1042.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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