Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,420 or more. The middle half of elementary school teachers (except special education) in Grand Rapids earn between $49,130 and $78,610.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $62KMedian
- $79K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,310 | $5,442 | — |
| Median | $61,900 | $5,158 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,130 | $4,094 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,610 | $6,551 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Elementary school teachers (except special education) in Grand Rapids earn 5% less than the Michigan average ($69,000) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($72,650). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $63,970.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $65,310 | $61,900 | $47,470 | $81,420 | 5,080 |
| Michigan | $69,000 | $65,110 | $47,670 | $94,680 | 40,910 |
| United States | $72,650 | $63,970 | $47,960 | $104,340 | 1,388,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary after taxes in Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $65,310, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $51,235 a year, or $4,270 a month and $1,971 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for elementary school teachers (except special education)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $65,310 buys what about $68,355 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 14th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($72,730).
All Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries in Michigan
Highest-paying cities for elementary school teachers (except special education)
Mount Vernon, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($106,760).
- Mount Vernon, WA$106,760
- El Centro, CA$105,390
- Merced, CA$103,340
- San Jose, CA$102,340
- Seattle, WA$102,290
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary by city
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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Grand Rapids: questions
What is the entry-level elementary school teachers (except special education) salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the elementary school teachers (except special education) take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $51,235 a year ($4,270 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,310. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do elementary school teachers (except special education) earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($72,650).
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 25-2021; area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.95, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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