Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,750 or more. The middle half of career/technical education teachers, middle school in Detroit earn between $60,650 and $88,360.
- $61K10th
- $61K25th
- $61KMedian
- $88K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,220 | $6,185 | — |
| Median | $60,650 | $5,054 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,650 | $5,054 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,360 | $7,363 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Career/technical education teachers, middle school in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($73,370) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($71,590). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $65,030.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $74,220 | $60,650 | $60,650 | $89,750 | n/a |
| Michigan | $73,370 | $60,650 | $58,190 | $97,360 | n/a |
| United States | $71,590 | $65,030 | $49,200 | $101,890 | 16,870 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $74,220, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $56,494 a year, or $4,708 a month and $2,173 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for career/technical education teachers, middle school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $74,220 buys what about $73,999 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in nearby metro areas
- Toledo, OH$65,840
- Cleveland, OH$88,260
- Erie, PA$64,620
- Columbus, OH$96,230
- Dayton, OH$69,130
- Buffalo, NY$75,110
Highest-paying cities for career/technical education teachers, middle school
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($105,720).
- Seattle, WA$105,720
- New York, NY$103,430
- Portland, OR$102,060
- Bridgeport, CT$100,630
- Cincinnati, OH$98,390
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary by city
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Detroit: questions
What is the entry-level career/technical education teachers, middle school salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $60,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the career/technical education teachers, middle school take-home pay in Detroit?
About $56,494 a year ($4,708 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,220. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do career/technical education teachers, middle school earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,590).
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 25-2023; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
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