Teacher Assistants in Michigan
Is Michigan a good place for you to work as a Teacher Assistant?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Teacher Assistants in Michigan are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Teacher Assistants in Michigan is growing faster than average.
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Teacher Assistants in Michigan earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Teacher Assistants Work in Michigan?
In 2018, there were 35,700 Teacher Assistants working in the state.
There were 36,390 Teacher Assistants employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 690 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 19,390 Teacher Assistants working in it, which means Michigan has more Teacher Assistants than average.
Job Projections for Michigan
Jobs for Teacher Assistants in this state are growing at a rate of 7.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.4%.
Michigan Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 3,840 annual job openings, and 36,970 total jobs in 2026 for Teacher Assistants in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 147,900 annual jobs and 1,417,600 total jobs in 2026.
What do Teacher Assistants Make in Michigan?
In 2018 wages for Teacher Assistants ranged from $19,750 to $36,680 with $26,240 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Michigan is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Michigan Metros for Teacher Assistants
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Teacher Assistants.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 13,270 | $26,010 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 3,830 | $28,260 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 1,650 | $29,560 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | 1,530 | $28,160 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | 1,450 | $22,020 |
| Flint, MI | 1,080 | $25,270 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | 1,030 | $23,250 |
| Jackson, MI | 810 | $25,980 |
| Saginaw, MI | 800 | $25,970 |
| Monroe, MI | 500 | $24,640 |
| Muskegon, MI | 460 | $24,870 |
| Niles-Benton Harbor, MI | 450 | $25,570 |
| Battle Creek, MI | 450 | $24,990 |
| Midland, MI | 300 | $23,900 |
| Bay City, MI | 220 | $25,290 |
Top States for Teacher Assistants Employment
View the list below to see where most Teacher Assistants work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 167,950 | $34,580 |
| New York | 123,960 | $29,090 |
| Texas | 88,700 | $22,000 |
| Illinois | 60,630 | $26,290 |
| New Jersey | 55,130 | $27,190 |
| Florida | 50,440 | $23,370 |
| Pennsylvania | 46,610 | $25,350 |
| Ohio | 40,710 | $25,950 |
| Massachusetts | 38,770 | $32,780 |
| Washington | 37,810 | $34,430 |
| Georgia | 37,150 | $19,530 |
| Michigan | 35,700 | $26,240 |
| Minnesota | 34,800 | $31,380 |
| North Carolina | 31,090 | $23,380 |
| Virginia | 31,030 | $25,650 |
| Indiana | 26,450 | $22,810 |
| Arizona | 25,540 | $23,990 |
| Wisconsin | 25,070 | $29,250 |
| Connecticut | 22,930 | $32,870 |
| Tennessee | 22,240 | $23,740 |
Below are the states where Teacher Assistants get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $39,080 |
| California | $34,580 |
| Washington | $34,430 |
| District of Columbia | $34,400 |
| Maine | $32,900 |
| Connecticut | $32,870 |
| North Dakota | $32,840 |
| Massachusetts | $32,780 |
| Oregon | $32,140 |
| Rhode Island | $31,750 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By IMCBerea College under License
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