Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Middle 50%
- $60,440–$82,780
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #155 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro earn a median of $65,210 a year, based on BLS estimates for 18,390 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the MI statewide median of $65,110. It ranks #155 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE18,390 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Detroit
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New Paradigm for Education | $60,000 | 7 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other MI metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Bay City, MI | $74,010 |
| Saginaw, MI | $73,810 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $72,930 |
| Traverse City, MI | $66,020 |
| Flint, MI | $65,620 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $65,090 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $64,060 |
| Jackson, MI | $63,770 |
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RELATED JOBS IN DETROIT
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- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Educationmedian $37,500 · 4,570 jobs
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Detroit?
The BLS median is $65,210 a year (May 2025). Half of the 18,390 jobs pay between $60,440 and $82,780. The 10th percentile is $48,750 and the 90th is $99,460.
Is Detroit a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and in line with the MI statewide median of $65,110. It ranks #155 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in Detroit?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were New Paradigm for Education ($60,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.