SOC 25-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other — Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $50,510, median pay for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Saginaw, MI tracks the national median of $50,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $50,510, median pay for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Saginaw, MI tracks the national median of $50,890 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $40,050 and $64,600. The lowest tenth earn under $31,720, while the highest tenth earn more than $83,120.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Kalamazoo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,500. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 164th of 282 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,720 | −37.7% |
| 25th | $40,050 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $50,510 | −0.7% |
| 75th | $64,600 | +26.9% |
| 90th | $83,120 | +63.3% |
| Mean | $57,360 | +12.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kalamazoo | $59,500 | 110 | |
| 2 | Traverse City | $54,950 | 50 | |
| 3 | Muskegon | $53,130 | 60 | |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $51,030 | 160 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $50,620 | 280 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $49,300 | 1,480 | |
| 7 | Grand Rapids | $48,260 | 780 | |
| 8 | Niles | $48,070 | 40 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $47,570 | 70 | |
| 10 | Flint | $47,520 | 400 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Saginaw run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $50,510 goes as far as $52,505 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,510as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$52,505US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,510 a year, 0.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,720 to $83,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kalamazoo, at $59,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Saginaw, MI?
The median annual wage is $50,510, or $24.28 per hour, 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 $50,890, so pay in Saginaw, MI is 0.7% lower. 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 Saginaw, MI earns more than $83,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,720 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 Kalamazoo, at $59,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Saginaw, 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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