Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan

Economics teachers, postsecondary in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $234,120 a year) and the least in Detroit ($108,760), across the 2 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the economics teachers, postsecondary average at $148,340 and the median at $129,400 for 350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $138,850.

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$234,120
Detroit$108,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$234,120	$185,830	$113,540	$163,053	101
Detroit	$108,760	$106,960	$79,090	$78,496	100

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

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Economics 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 25-1063.
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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