Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in Michigan

Other postsecondary teachers in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $96,510 a year) and the least in Flint ($63,010), across the 5 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other postsecondary teachers average at $80,320 and the median at $70,550 for 2,660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $90,630.

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$96,510
Lansing$91,180
Detroit$79,040
Grand Rapids$76,440
Flint$63,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$96,510	$82,820	$75,230	$72,870	101
Lansing	$91,180	$84,020	$66,850	$68,493	95
Detroit	$79,040	$66,150	$59,420	$59,564	100
Grand Rapids	$76,440	$66,370	$61,800	$58,544	96
Flint	$63,010	$59,280	$47,170	$49,805	93

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

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary in other states

Postsecondary Teachers, All Other 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 25-1199.
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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