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Education Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$113,890
- Lansing$96,420
- Detroit$90,970
- Grand Rapids$87,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $113,890 | $105,640 | $79,910 | $84,358 | 101 |
| Lansing | $96,420 | $86,290 | $66,170 | $71,904 | 95 |
| Detroit | $90,970 | $83,400 | $62,970 | $67,164 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids | $87,190 | $61,280 | $50,780 | $65,488 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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 25-1081.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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