SOC 25-1042 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI comes to $99,910 a year, ahead of the national median of $84,620 by 18.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI comes to $99,910 a year, ahead of the national median of $84,620 by 18.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $63,710 and $108,040. The lowest tenth earn under $51,930, while the highest tenth earn more than $206,480.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $106,530. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 65th of 572 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,930 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $63,710 | −24.7% |
| Median (50th) | $99,910 | +18.1% |
| 75th | $108,040 | +27.7% |
| 90th | $206,480 | +144.0% |
| Mean | $110,900 | +31.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $99,910 goes as far as $103,857 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 22.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,857US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,910 a year, 18.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $51,930 to $206,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $106,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $99,910, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $84,620, so pay in Grand Rapids, MI is 18.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $206,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $51,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $106,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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