Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan

Psychology teachers, postsecondary in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $155,450 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($85,740), across the 4 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the psychology teachers, postsecondary average at $103,940 and the median at $99,900 for 920 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $93,860.

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$155,450
Lansing$118,080
Detroit$98,520
Grand Rapids$85,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$155,450	$142,840	$108,650	$111,156	101
Lansing	$118,080	$104,480	$74,070	$86,005	95
Detroit	$98,520	$99,900	$79,720	$71,973	100
Grand Rapids	$85,740	$89,160	$52,890	$64,552	96

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

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Psychology 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 25-1066.
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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