Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) Salary in Michigan
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) in Michigan earn a median of $39,830 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($42,910)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 18,440
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,240; the top 10% earn over $76,420. Nationally the range is $28,600 to $76,420.
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Similar jobs 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
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School$60,650 median in Michigan
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,110 median in Michigan
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,300 median in Michigan
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,790 median in Michigan
Teaching Assistants (Postsecondary) pay in Michigan
How much do teaching assistants (postsecondary) make in Michigan?
The median is $39,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,240 and the top 10% earn over $76,420. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for teaching assistants (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 45 (−7% vs. the national median of $42,910). Living costs are not included.