SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Detroit
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI · 2 metro areas compared
In Detroit, MI the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is $103,070 a year, which is 10.5% higher than the national figure of $93,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Detroit, MI the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is $103,070 a year, which is 10.5% higher than the national figure of $93,250. Half of workers earn between $77,640 and $128,440. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $48,760 and the ninetieth at $139,040.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Ann Arbor leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $138,330. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 103rd of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,760 | −47.7% |
| 25th | $77,640 | −16.7% |
| Median (50th) | $103,070 | +10.5% |
| 75th | $128,440 | +37.7% |
| 90th | $139,040 | +49.1% |
| Mean | $101,450 | +8.8% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $138,330 | 80 | |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | $87,070 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Detroit run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $103,070 goes as far as $107,141 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,141US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,070 a year, 10.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,760 to $139,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $138,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Detroit, MI?
The median annual wage is $103,070, 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 $93,250, so pay in Detroit, MI is 10.5% 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 Detroit, MI earns more than $139,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,760 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 Ann Arbor, at $138,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Detroit, 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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