The average teacher salary in Michigan was $62,280 in 2016-17. It was the first increase in average salary in five years. That's great for teachers, you might say. However, it is not as simple as 1-2-3, as each district is different, and plenty of caveats litter the road on the way to these numbers. MLive's Julie Mack studies up on the A-B-Cs of teacher salaries in Michigan. MORE Related ► See teacher salaries in every Michigan school district |