A Research Report from EPIC

Teacher Compensation in Michigan: Recent Trends and Public Opinion, 2025 Update

August 2025

Teacher salaries in Michigan have inched upward in recent years but have not kept pace with gains elsewhere. Pay increases for Michigan teachers have trailed those in many other states, and within Michigan have lagged those for similarly educated professionals. A s a result, the state’s teacher salary rankings have slipped and the gap between teachers and educated workers in other sectors continues to grow.  The aim of this report is to help stakeholders weigh whether Michigan should continue its present course or pursue more deliberate action on teacher pay.