High School Teacher Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median high school teacher in the Grand Rapids area earns $63,730 a year, 12% below the U.S. median ($72,040) and 3% below the Michigan median ($66,030). Half of the 4,330 high school teachers there earn between $50,910 and $80,340.
Median $63,730
10th: $47,38090th: $98,630
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,380 | $47,830 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $50,910 | $57,670 | $59,980 |
| Median | $63,730 | $66,030 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $80,340 | $81,230 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $98,630 | $98,720 | $107,600 |
| Average | $70,100 | $71,200 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 4,330 | 25,540 | 1,065,210 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 34th 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
- Detroit, MI: $77,520
- 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 Grand Rapids, MI
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,900
- Middle School Teacher: $61,660
- Preschool Teacher: $37,350
- Teaching Assistant: $36,310
- Substitute Teacher: $35,300
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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.