SOC 25-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · 10 metro areas compared
At $36,550, median pay for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Saginaw, MI tracks the national median of $38,140 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,550, median pay for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Saginaw, MI tracks the national median of $38,140 closely. Pay ranges from under $30,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,840 to $45,580.
Employment stands at 230, or 2.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Jackson records the highest median at $38,570. Of the 282 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 238th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,120 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $34,840 | −8.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,550 | −4.2% |
| 75th | $45,580 | +19.5% |
| 90th | $58,490 | +53.4% |
| Mean | $40,960 | +7.4% |
Other 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 Saginaw run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $36,550 goes as far as $37,994 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,994US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,550 a year, 4.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,120 to $58,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in 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 Saginaw, MI?
The median annual wage is $36,550, or $17.57 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 Saginaw, MI is 4.2% 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 Saginaw, MI earns more than $58,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,120 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 230 jobs in this occupation in Saginaw, 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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