High School Teacher Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median high school teacher in the Detroit area earns $77,520 a year, 8% above the U.S. median ($72,040) and 17% above the Michigan median ($66,030). Half of the 9,080 high school teachers there earn between $60,580 and $91,450.
Median $77,520
10th: $48,92090th: $101,310
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,920 | $47,830 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $60,580 | $57,670 | $59,980 |
| Median | $77,520 | $66,030 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $91,450 | $81,230 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $101,310 | $98,720 | $107,600 |
| Average | $74,170 | $71,200 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 9,080 | 25,540 | 1,065,210 |
Detroit, MI ranks 23rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($108,230).
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $63,730
- San Jose, CA: $108,230
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- Los Angeles, CA: $100,960
- New York, NY: $100,800
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Elementary School Teacher: $65,210
- Middle School Teacher: $65,140
- 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.