Preschool Teacher Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median preschool teacher in the Grand Rapids area earns $37,350 a year, 2% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the Michigan median ($37,110). Half of the 1,530 preschool teachers there earn between $34,590 and $45,900.
Median $37,350
10th: $30,83090th: $56,280
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,830 | $30,310 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $34,590 | $34,650 | $34,530 |
| Median | $37,350 | $37,110 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $45,900 | $45,310 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $56,280 | $50,720 | $61,390 |
| Average | $40,620 | $39,730 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 1,530 | 10,950 | 478,780 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 23rd 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
- Detroit, MI: $37,500
- 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 Grand Rapids, MI
- Elementary School Teacher: $61,900
- High School Teacher: $63,730
- Middle School Teacher: $61,660
- 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.