Elementary School Teacher Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median elementary school teacher in the Detroit area earns $65,210 a year, 2% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and about the same as the Michigan median ($65,110). Half of the 18,390 elementary school teachers there earn between $60,440 and $82,780.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,750 | $47,670 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $60,440 | $52,040 | $57,710 |
| Median | $65,210 | $65,110 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $82,780 | $79,150 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $99,460 | $94,680 | $104,340 |
| Average | $72,730 | $69,000 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 18,390 | 40,910 | 1,388,390 |
Detroit, MI ranks 25th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $61,900
- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Middle School Teacher: $65,140
- High School Teacher: $77,520
- Preschool Teacher: $37,500
- Teaching Assistant: $35,450
- Substitute Teacher: $46,680
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.