Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan

Ranked #19 of 45 · MI

4.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,740 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $39,830
Employment 18,440

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $33,240P25 $33,790 Median $39,830P75 $65,300P90 $76,420

About 80% of teaching assistants, postsecondarys in Michigan earn between $33,240 and $76,420. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Michigan
$49,740
U.S. average
$47,670

The mean teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in Michigan is $49,740, about 4.3% above the U.S. average ($47,670). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Michigan

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $50,820 $51,390 2,110
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $46,430 $49,180 2,150
Ann Arbor, MI $38,990 $50,510 12,860
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $36,610 $38,060 200
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $35,900 $40,090 140
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $33,680 $41,330 330
Flint, MI $31,540 $41,820 300

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do teaching assistants, postsecondary make in Michigan?

The median teaching assistants, postsecondary salary in Michigan is $39,830 per year (mean $49,740), and about 80% earn between $33,240 and $76,420.

How much do teaching assistants, postsecondary make per hour in Michigan?

Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,740 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Michigan a high-paying state for teaching assistants, postsecondary?

Michigan ranks #19 of 45 states for teaching assistants, postsecondary pay. Its mean salary of $49,740 is about 4.3% above the U.S. average of $47,670.

Which metro areas in Michigan pay teaching assistants, postsecondary the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Michigan for teaching assistants, postsecondary are Lansing-East Lansing, MI ($50,820), Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($46,430), Ann Arbor, MI ($38,990), by median annual wage.

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