Preschool Teacher Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Michigan
$37,110
$17.84 an hour
10th percentile
$30,310
90th percentile
$50,720
Jobs (wage & salary)
10,950
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Michigan was $37,110 in May 2025, $1,030 (3%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $34,650 (25th percentile) and $45,310 (75th percentile).
Michigan ranks 27 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,310 | $14.57 |
| 25th | $34,650 | $16.66 |
| 50th (median) | $37,110 | $17.84 |
| 75th | $45,310 | $21.79 |
| 90th | $50,720 | $24.38 |
| Mean (average) | $39,730 | $19.10 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Michigan, BLS OEWS May 2025.