Michigan Median
$65,110
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.30
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $63,970
State Rank
#23 of 51
40,910 employed here
How much does an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education make in Michigan?
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Michigan take home a median of $65,110 annually — roughly $31.30 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $63,970.
Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $47,670 while the top 10% make $94,680 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $52,040 and $79,150 a year.
Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary range in Michigan
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,670 | $22.92 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $52,040 | $25.02 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,110 | $31.30 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $79,150 | $38.05 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $94,680 | $45.52 |
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How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories for Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary in other states
Washington $102,350California $99,650District of Columbia $96,580Massachusetts $94,000Rhode Island $90,930New York $85,760Connecticut $80,600Alaska $79,260New Jersey $78,200Maryland $77,680Ohio $77,370Oregon $77,130Pennsylvania $77,060Minnesota $76,350Delaware $75,920Illinois $75,320Utah $74,810New Mexico $74,550New Hampshire $72,410Georgia $72,290Hawaii $71,410Virginia $65,550Nevada $65,040Colorado $63,410Vermont $63,070Texas $62,760Maine $62,390Nebraska $62,380Idaho $61,600Alabama $61,380Wisconsin $61,210Wyoming $61,150South Carolina $60,820Kentucky $60,610Iowa $60,580North Dakota $60,030Tennessee $59,980Indiana $59,700Florida $58,930Louisiana $58,770Montana $57,530Arizona $56,590Kansas $56,450West Virginia $55,630North Carolina $54,930Arkansas $52,700Missouri $50,910South Dakota $50,130Mississippi $49,790Oklahoma $48,200
Working as an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education in Michigan
Nationally, about 1,388,000 people work as Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($65,110) 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 an Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education make in Michigan?
The median Elementary School Teacher, Except Special Education salary in Michigan is $65,110 per year, or about $31.30 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,670 at the entry level to $94,680 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education about 2% more than the national median of $63,970. Michigan ranks 23rd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Yes on pay — Michigan pays above the national median for this occupation, at $65,110 a year. About 40,910 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education are employed in Michigan. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
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.