SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Flint
Flint, MI · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $65,620 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $63,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $65,620 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $63,970. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $51,600 and $79,540. The lowest tenth earn under $47,130, while the highest tenth earn more than $90,240.
The area has 1,340 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 9.9 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Bay City records the highest median at $74,010. Of the 329 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 110th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,130 | −26.3% |
| 25th | $51,600 | −19.3% |
| Median (50th) | $65,620 | +2.6% |
| 75th | $79,540 | +24.3% |
| 90th | $90,240 | +41.1% |
| Mean | $67,230 | +5.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay City | $74,010 | 350 | |
| 2 | Saginaw | $73,810 | 740 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $72,930 | 1,730 | |
| 4 | Traverse City | $66,020 | 450 | |
| 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 Flint run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $65,620 goes as far as $68,212 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$65,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,212US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,620 a year, 2.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,130 to $90,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bay City, at $74,010.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Flint, MI?
The median annual wage is $65,620, 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 Flint, MI is 2.6% 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 Flint, MI earns more than $90,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,130 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 Bay City, at $74,010 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,340 jobs in this occupation in Flint, 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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