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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan
- Lansing$108,640
- Ann Arbor$108,210
- Grand Rapids$83,810
- Detroit$83,690
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $108,640 | $105,210 | $87,670 | $79,859 | 95 |
| Ann Arbor | $108,210 | $105,440 | $84,860 | $80,603 | 101 |
| Grand Rapids | $83,810 | $74,450 | $63,390 | $63,305 | 96 |
| Detroit | $83,690 | $84,950 | $58,240 | $62,526 | 100 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lansing's local income tax (1%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in Michigan
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1122.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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