Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $139,320 a year) and the least in Detroit ($101,450), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemistry teachers, postsecondary average at $108,740 and the median at $101,030 for 560 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,210.

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$139,320
Grand Rapids$114,670
Detroit$101,450

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$139,320	$138,330	$102,440	$100,817	101
Grand Rapids	$114,670	$87,070	$61,810	$83,240	96
Detroit	$101,450	$103,070	$77,640	$73,839	100

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

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Chemistry 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 25-1052.
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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