SOC 25-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Michigan
Michigan · 10 metro areas compared
At $37,110, median pay for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Michigan tracks the national median of $38,140 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,110, median pay for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Michigan tracks the national median of $38,140 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,650 and $45,310. The lowest tenth earn under $30,310, while the highest tenth earn more than $50,720.
The area has 10,950 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.81 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 27th by median wage. Jackson leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 697th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,310 | −20.5% |
| 25th | $34,650 | −9.2% |
| Median (50th) | $37,110 | −2.7% |
| 75th | $45,310 | +18.8% |
| 90th | $50,720 | +33.0% |
| Mean | $39,730 | +4.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $38,570 | 130 | |
| 2 | Traverse City | $38,070 | 160 | |
| 3 | Muskegon | $37,710 | 100 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $37,500 | 4,570 | |
| 5 | Grand Rapids | $37,350 | 1,530 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $37,090 | 130 | |
| 7 | Ann Arbor | $37,070 | 610 | |
| 8 | Lansing | $36,990 | 590 | |
| 9 | Midland | $36,600 | 90 | |
| 10 | Bay City | $36,570 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,110 goes as far as $38,576 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,576US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,110 a year, 2.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,310 to $50,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 10,950 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jackson, at $38,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $37,110, or $17.84 per hour, 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 $38,140, so pay in Michigan is 2.7% 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 Michigan earns more than $50,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,310 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 Jackson, at $38,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 10,950 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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