Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $94,120 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($76,590), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary average at $85,460 and the median at $83,190 for 500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $89,990.

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$94,120
Detroit$91,350
Grand Rapids$76,590

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$94,120	$84,000	$66,730	$71,290	101
Detroit	$91,350	$83,190	$67,290	$67,406	100
Grand Rapids	$76,590	$78,200	$60,910	$58,641	96

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

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Foreign Language and Literature 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 25-1124.
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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