Middle School Teacher Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median middle school teacher in the Grand Rapids area earns $61,660 a year, 4% below the U.S. median ($64,370) and 3% below the Michigan median ($63,790). Half of the 2,610 middle school teachers there earn between $48,060 and $78,940.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,930 | $46,530 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $48,060 | $50,630 | $58,530 |
| Median | $61,660 | $63,790 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $78,940 | $79,150 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $97,040 | $95,370 | $102,540 |
| Average | $66,070 | $68,160 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 2,610 | 15,420 | 620,090 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 37th 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
- Detroit, MI: $65,140
- 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 Grand Rapids, MI
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,900
- High School Teacher: $63,730
- 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.