Preschool Teacher Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median preschool teacher in the Detroit area earns $37,500 a year, 2% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the Michigan median ($37,110). Half of the 4,570 preschool teachers there earn between $35,420 and $46,770.
Median $37,500
10th: $30,76090th: $51,970
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,760 | $30,310 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $35,420 | $34,650 | $34,530 |
| Median | $37,500 | $37,110 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $46,770 | $45,310 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $51,970 | $50,720 | $61,390 |
| Average | $40,730 | $39,730 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 4,570 | 10,950 | 478,780 |
Detroit, MI ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $37,350
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Elementary School Teacher: $65,210
- High School Teacher: $77,520
- Middle School Teacher: $65,140
- 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.