Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Michigan

In Michigan, the median pay for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary is $89,610 a year. About 620 people work in this job there.

$89,610Median yearly pay
$63,140–$103,510Middle half of workers, yearly
620People in this job in Michigan

That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($80,260). Michigan ranks 10th of 43 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in Michigan

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$52,130
25% of workers$63,140
Half of workers (median)$89,610
75% of workers$103,510
90% of workers$133,470

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ann Arbor$105,52070
Lansing-East Lansing$94,51070
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood$85,180160
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn$83,62090

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,800 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Religious EducatorAdjunct Faculty MemberAdjunct Philosophy ProfessorBiblical Studies ProfessorChurch History TeacherChurch Music ProfessorDivinity ProfessorDivinity TeacherEastern Philosophy ProfessorEthics ProfessorJewish EducatorMetaphysics Teacher

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.