The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $63,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $69,550.
Pay spans roughly $47,080 at the 10th percentile to $94,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 18,370 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI.
| Median (annual) | $63,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $69,550 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $47,080 |
| 90th percentile | $94,260 |
| Employment | 18,370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.