salary$61,900 a yearmedian pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,470per year
Top pay (top 10%)$81,420per year
Jobs in the area5,080people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Grand Rapids?
Expensive. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 33.9% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Elementary School Teacher pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Grand Rapids
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations ManagerLawyer
Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $61,900 a year. Most earn between $47,470 and $81,420.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 33.9% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.