SOC 25-1071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary — Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Ann Arbor, MI is $136,600 per year, well above the national median of $107,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Ann Arbor, MI is $136,600 per year, well above the national median of $107,310. The gap of 27.3% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $76,330 and $175,770. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $67,300 and the ninetieth at $228,210.
Within the state, Lansing records the highest median at $139,470. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 30th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,300 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $76,330 | −28.9% |
| Median (50th) | $136,600 | +27.3% |
| 75th | $175,770 | +63.8% |
| 90th | $228,210 | +112.7% |
| Mean | $134,510 | +25.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lansing | $139,470 | 700 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $109,180 | 1,070 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $99,220 | 240 | |
| 4 | Flint | $76,440 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ann Arbor run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $136,600 goes as far as $141,996 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$136,600as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$141,996US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $136,600 a year, 27.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,300 to $228,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lansing, at $139,470.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary in Ann Arbor, MI?
The median annual wage is $136,600, 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 $107,310, so pay in Ann Arbor, MI is 27.3% 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 Ann Arbor, MI earns more than $228,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,300 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 Lansing, at $139,470 per year.
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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