SOC 25-1069 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other — Michigan
Michigan · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Michigan is $97,450 per year, well above the national median of $72,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Michigan is $97,450 per year, well above the national median of $72,990. The gap of 33.5% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Pay ranges from under $55,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $138,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,990 to $135,870.
Employment stands at 220, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 40 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 6th by median wage. Detroit leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $88,100. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 124th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,210 | −24.4% |
| 25th | $65,990 | −9.6% |
| Median (50th) | $97,450 | +33.5% |
| 75th | $135,870 | +86.1% |
| 90th | $138,200 | +89.3% |
| Mean | $103,300 | +41.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $88,100 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $97,450 goes as far as $101,299 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 38.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$101,299US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,450 a year, 33.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $55,210 to $138,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 6th of 40 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $88,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $97,450, 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 $72,990, so pay in Michigan is 33.5% 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 Michigan earns more than $138,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $55,210 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 $88,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 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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