salary$65,210 a yearmedian pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$48,750per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,460per year
Jobs in the area18,390people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Detroit?
OK. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 24.8% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $65,210 a year. Most earn between $48,750 and $99,460.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 24.8% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.