Substitute Teachers Salary in Michigan
Substitute Teachers in Michigan earn a median of $39,500 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,500
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,600
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,720; the top 10% earn over $61,370. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,300 median in Michigan
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,110 median in Michigan
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,040 median in Michigan
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,030 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
Substitute Teachers pay in Michigan
How much do substitute teachers make in Michigan?
The median is $39,500 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,720 and the top 10% earn over $61,370. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.