Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$63,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $63,820
State Rank
#21 of 51
3,480 employed here

How much does a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary make in Michigan?

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Michigan take home a median of $63,440 annually — roughly $30.50 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $63,820.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $46,350 while the top 10% make $121,690 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,600 and $83,740 a year.

Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,350$22.28
25th percentile (early career)$51,600$24.81
50th percentile (median)$63,440$30.50
75th percentile (experienced)$83,740$40.26
90th percentile (top earners)$121,690$58.50

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 21st out of 51 states and territories for Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Wisconsin$82,620
2South Carolina$79,610
3Massachusetts$78,780
4Washington$77,530
5Alaska$77,310

Working as a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary in Michigan

Nationally, about 114,000 people work as Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($63,440) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary make in Michigan?
The median Career/Technical Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary in Michigan is $63,440 per year, or about $30.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,350 at the entry level to $121,690 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary about 1% less than the national median of $63,820. Michigan ranks 21st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $63,440 a year. About 3,480 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.