SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Traverse City
Traverse City, MI · 8 metro areas compared
At $80,090 a year, the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Traverse City, MI sits 27.8% above the national figure of $62,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $80,090 a year, the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Traverse City, MI sits 27.8% above the national figure of $62,680. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $62,420 and $80,090. The lowest tenth earn under $46,090, while the highest tenth earn more than $80,090.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.97 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $70,800. Of the 292 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 50th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,090 | −26.5% |
| 25th | $62,420 | −0.4% |
| Median (50th) | $80,090 | +27.8% |
| 75th | $80,090 | +27.8% |
| 90th | $80,090 | +27.8% |
| Mean | $69,000 | +10.1% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $70,800 | 780 | |
| 2 | Kalamazoo | $65,200 | 60 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $63,300 | 100 | |
| 4 | Grand Rapids | $63,200 | 260 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $62,340 | 40 | |
| 6 | Flint | $60,320 | 100 | |
| 7 | Muskegon | $57,480 | 40 | |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $57,310 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Traverse City run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $80,090 goes as far as $83,254 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$80,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,254US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $80,090 a year, 27.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,090 to $80,090 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $70,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Traverse City, MI?
The median annual wage is $80,090, 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 $62,680, so pay in Traverse City, MI is 27.8% 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 Traverse City, MI earns more than $80,090 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,090 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 Detroit, at $70,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Traverse 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.
Explore related data