SOC 25-1065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI comes to $107,060 a year, ahead of the national median of $98,070 by 9.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI comes to $107,060 a year, ahead of the national median of $98,070 by 9.2%. Pay ranges from under $61,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $124,600 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $63,810 to $107,060.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $137,430. Of the 572 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 42nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,020 | −37.8% |
| 25th | $63,810 | −34.9% |
| Median (50th) | $107,060 | +9.2% |
| 75th | $107,060 | +9.2% |
| 90th | $124,600 | +27.1% |
| Mean | $100,070 | +2.0% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $107,060 goes as far as $111,289 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,289US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,060 a year, 9.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,020 to $124,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $137,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $107,060, 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 $98,070, so pay in Grand Rapids, MI is 9.2% 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 Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $124,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,020 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 Ann Arbor, at $137,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, 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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