SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Bay City
Bay City, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Bay City, MI the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education is $74,010 a year, which is 15.7% higher than the national figure of $63,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Bay City, MI the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education is $74,010 a year, which is 15.7% higher than the national figure of $63,970. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $58,110 and $76,280. The lowest tenth earn under $46,020, while the highest tenth earn more than $90,320.
The area has 350 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 10.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Saginaw records the highest median at $73,810. Of the 176 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 47th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,020 | −28.1% |
| 25th | $58,110 | −9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $74,010 | +15.7% |
| 75th | $76,280 | +19.2% |
| 90th | $90,320 | +41.2% |
| Mean | $67,510 | +5.5% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saginaw | $73,810 | 740 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $72,930 | 1,730 | |
| 3 | Traverse City | $66,020 | 450 | |
| 4 | Flint | $65,620 | 1,340 | |
| 5 | Detroit | $65,210 | 18,390 | |
| 6 | Battle Creek | $65,090 | 500 | |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $64,060 | 1,630 | |
| 8 | Jackson | $63,770 | 750 | |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $63,450 | 1,180 | |
| 10 | Monroe | $63,030 | 560 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bay City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $74,010 goes as far as $76,933 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,933US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,010 a year, 15.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,020 to $90,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Saginaw, at $73,810.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Bay City, MI?
The median annual wage is $74,010, 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 $63,970, so pay in Bay City, MI is 15.7% 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 Bay City, MI earns more than $90,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,020 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 Saginaw, at $73,810 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Bay City, 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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