Middle School Teacher Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median middle school teacher in the Detroit area earns $65,140 a year, 1% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 2% above the Michigan median ($63,790). Half of the 6,900 middle school teachers there earn between $52,370 and $80,180.
Median $65,140
10th: $47,31090th: $99,720
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,310 | $46,530 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $52,370 | $50,630 | $58,530 |
| Median | $65,140 | $63,790 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $80,180 | $79,150 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $99,720 | $95,370 | $102,540 |
| Average | $69,940 | $68,160 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 6,900 | 15,420 | 620,090 |
Detroit, MI ranks 28th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $61,660
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Elementary School Teacher: $65,210
- 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.