History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan

History teachers, postsecondary in Michigan earn the most in Lansing (average $108,330 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($85,430), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the history teachers, postsecondary average at $101,640 and the median at $99,440 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,580.

History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan

Lansing$108,330
Detroit$93,530
Grand Rapids$85,430

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lansing	$108,330	$109,820	$89,380	$79,657	95
Detroit	$93,530	$95,880	$82,980	$68,794	100
Grand Rapids	$85,430	$84,960	$58,500	$64,351	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lansing's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

History 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 25-1125.
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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