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Substitute Teachers, Short-Term average salary by city in Michigan
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $58,540 | $51,390 | $37,820 | $46,448 | 92 |
| Traverse City | $48,080 | $52,450 | $36,170 | $39,015 | 93 |
| Detroit | $46,560 | $46,680 | $36,130 | $36,880 | 100 |
| Muskegon | $45,890 | $43,140 | $36,160 | $36,948 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $45,560 | $34,310 | $32,160 | $37,098 | 95 |
| Lansing | $44,440 | $47,880 | $36,090 | $35,859 | 95 |
| Flint | $44,010 | $38,600 | $31,250 | $35,536 | 93 |
| Ann Arbor | $41,800 | $38,920 | $33,330 | $34,236 | 101 |
| Midland | $41,610 | $33,860 | $31,700 | $34,092 | 92 |
| Grand Rapids | $40,730 | $35,300 | $31,880 | $32,898 | 96 |
| Saginaw | $37,710 | $35,260 | $34,950 | $30,645 | 91 |
| Niles | $33,430 | $32,270 | $25,960 | $27,867 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Jackson's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 25-3031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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