Michigan Teacher Salary
Rankings
Average Teacher Salary Rank: 7th
Starting Teacher Salary Rank: 10th
Salary raise last year: 1.5 %
Salary raise over 10 years: 16.9 %
Starting Teacher Salary Rank: 10th
Salary raise last year: 1.5 %
Salary raise over 10 years: 16.9 %
Michigan is fourth on our comfort scale because there are great lakes and good teacher salaries. New teachers make an average starting salary of $35,557 and an average overall salary of $54,739.
If you enjoy natural beauty, snowy winters, and desire an affordable lifestyle, this northern state is a great place to become a teacher.
Teachers that have a Master's Degree live even better in Michigan - but you'll be comfortable with a standard teaching certificate if you don't mind a few less canoe and hunting trips or a cabin in the UP!
How do salaries grow in Michigan?
Starting Salary: $35,557
Average Salary: $54,739
Average Salary: $54,739
Student/Teacher Ratios in Michigan, 2006
Number of Teachers: 103,368
Number of Students: 1,736,582
Students per Teacher: 17.0
Number of Students: 1,736,582
Students per Teacher: 17.0
Michigan teacher salaries vs. total education expenditures
Total Expenditures: $17,157,434,112
Teacher Expenditures: $5,577,633,912
Percent Spent on Teachers: 32.51 %
Teacher Expenditures: $5,577,633,912
Percent Spent on Teachers: 32.51 %
Kickstart your Michigan Teaching Career
Top Online Schools
Capella University
- MS - Integrative Studies
- MS - K-12 Studies in Education
- MS - Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
Post University
- Early Childhood Education
- A.S. in Early Childhood Education
- B.S. in Child Studies
Northcentral University
- International Education - Doctor of Education
- Global Training and Development - Doctor of Education
- General Education - Master of Education
University of Phoenix
- Educational Specialist
- Doctor of Education/Curriculum and Instruction
- Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership/Educational Technology
Grand Canyon University
- M.A. in Teaching - Professional Learning Communities (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
- B.S. in Early Childhood
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood (Does not lead to initial teacher licensure)
Kaplan University
- MS in Education (for Existing Teachers Grades K-12)
- MS in Education - Educational Psychology
- MA in Teaching (for Aspiring Teachers Grades 5-12)
Kendall College Early Childhood Education Program
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education - Without Certification
- Illinois Type 04 Certification Preparation (Post-Baccalaureate)
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education - With Certification
Concordia University Online
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum & Instruction: Early Childhood Education
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction: Methods & Curriculum
The University of Liverpool
- Doctor of Education (Higher Education)
Walden University
- M.S.Ed - Professional Development (Grades PreK-12)
- Ph.D. in Education - Mixed-Model
- Ph.D. in Education - KAM-based
Stratford Career Institute
- Early Childhood Education
- Teacher's Aid
Ashworth College
- Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education
- Teacher Assisting
Western Governors University
- M.A. in Teaching (K-8)
- B.A. in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
- M.S. Curriculum and Instruction
American InterContinental University Online
- Master's (M. Ed.) in Educational Assessment and Evaluation
- Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional Technology
- Master's of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
Full Sail University - Online
- Education Media Design & Technology, Master of Science (Online)
Spring Arbor University
- Masters of Arts in Education
Jones International University
- M.Ed. in K-12 Instructional Technology
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Administration: Principal and Administrator Licensure
- M.Ed. in Higher Education Leadership and Administration
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