Substitute Teacher Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median substitute teacher in the Detroit area earns $46,680 a year, 12% above the U.S. median ($41,670) and 18% above the Michigan median ($39,500). Half of the 1,480 substitute teachers there earn between $36,130 and $52,000.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,630 | $29,720 | $28,560 |
| 25th percentile | $36,130 | $34,490 | $34,170 |
| Median | $46,680 | $39,500 | $41,670 |
| 75th percentile | $52,000 | $49,300 | $54,890 |
| 90th percentile | $65,930 | $61,370 | $65,790 |
| Average | $46,560 | $44,350 | $46,420 |
| Jobs | 1,480 | 3,600 | 524,770 |
Detroit, MI ranks 11th for substitute teacher pay among the 48 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($72,330).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $35,300
- San Jose, CA: $72,330
- Portland, OR: $61,190
- San Francisco, CA: $60,790
- Riverside, CA: $60,780
- Seattle, WA: $60,070
- San Diego, CA: $59,860
- Sacramento, CA: $59,780
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Similar jobs in Detroit, MI
- Teaching Assistant: $35,450
- Elementary School Teacher: $65,210
- High School Teacher: $77,520
- Middle School Teacher: $65,140
- Preschool Teacher: $37,500
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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.