SOC 25-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — Niles
Niles, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,760, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Niles, MI tracks the national median of $63,970 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,760, median pay for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Niles, MI tracks the national median of $63,970 closely. Pay ranges from under $46,950 at the tenth percentile to more than $84,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $50,340 to $76,800.
Employment stands at 750, or 12.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Bay City records the highest median at $74,010. Of the 239 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 94th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | −26.6% |
| 25th | $50,340 | −21.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,760 | −5.0% |
| 75th | $76,800 | +20.1% |
| 90th | $84,230 | +31.7% |
| Mean | $65,030 | +1.7% |
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 | Flint | $65,620 | 1,340 | |
| 6 | Detroit | $65,210 | 18,390 | |
| 7 | Battle Creek | $65,090 | 500 | |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $64,060 | 1,630 | |
| 9 | Jackson | $63,770 | 750 | |
| 10 | Kalamazoo | $63,450 | 1,180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Niles run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $60,760 goes as far as $63,160 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,160US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,760 a year, 5.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,950 to $84,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 750 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 Niles, MI?
The median annual wage is $60,760, 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 Niles, MI is 5.0% 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 Niles, MI earns more than $84,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,950 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 750 jobs in this occupation in Niles, 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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