Elementary School Teachers Salary in Michigan
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in Michigan earn a median of $65,110 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,110
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 40,910
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670; the top 10% earn over $94,680. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,300 median in Michigan
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,030 median in Michigan
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,040 median in Michigan
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$78,050 median in Michigan
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,790 median in Michigan
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$59,900 median in Michigan
Elementary School Teachers pay in Michigan
How much do elementary school teachers make in Michigan?
The median is $65,110 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670 and the top 10% earn over $94,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.