Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Michigan

Physics teachers, postsecondary in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $140,250 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($90,310), across the 3 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physics teachers, postsecondary average at $115,750 and the median at $109,090 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,460.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$140,250
Detroit$100,060
Grand Rapids$90,310

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$140,250	$141,400	$110,240	$101,413	101
Detroit	$100,060	$104,880	$82,610	$72,954	100
Grand Rapids	$90,310	$103,780	$75,010	$67,504	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Physics 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 25-1054.
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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