Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Michigan

Ranked #22 of 50 · MI

3.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,710 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $63,300
Employment 1,890

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $39,070P25 $47,990 Median $63,300P75 $81,740P90 $95,320

About 80% of kindergarten teachers, except special educations in Michigan earn between $39,070 and $95,320. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Michigan
$66,710
U.S. average
$69,370

The mean kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in Michigan is $66,710, about 3.8% below the U.S. average ($69,370). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Michigan

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Traverse City, MI $80,090 $69,000 50
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $70,800 $72,250 780
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $65,200 $62,100 60
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $63,300 $62,100 100
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $63,200 $64,100 260
Battle Creek, MI $62,340 $64,320 40
Flint, MI $60,320 $65,130 100
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $59,710 $61,460 70

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Michigan?

The median kindergarten teachers, except special education salary in Michigan is $63,300 per year (mean $66,710), and about 80% earn between $39,070 and $95,320.

How much do kindergarten teachers, except special education make per hour in Michigan?

Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $66,710 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Michigan a high-paying state for kindergarten teachers, except special education?

Michigan ranks #22 of 50 states for kindergarten teachers, except special education pay. Its mean salary of $66,710 is about 3.8% below the U.S. average of $69,370.

Which metro areas in Michigan pay kindergarten teachers, except special education the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Michigan for kindergarten teachers, except special education are Traverse City, MI ($80,090), Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($70,800), Kalamazoo-Portage, MI ($65,200), by median annual wage.

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