For 21 Michigan Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $94,518 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $122,999 at Michigan Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $97,790 at Michigan Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $84,925 at Michigan Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $72,209 at Michigan Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $70,314 at Michigan Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $69,554 at Michigan Public Colleges.
Michigan Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Michigan Public Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena Community CollegeAlpena, MI | $88,739 | - | - | - | - | - | $88,739 |
| Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI | $96,194 | $115,062 | $95,318 | $92,542 | - | $63,205 | $65,747 |
| Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI | $94,431 | $109,604 | $95,547 | $77,066 | $63,940 | $53,532 | - |
| Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids, MI | $96,578 | $115,287 | $97,459 | $79,664 | $46,208 | - | $53,455 |
| Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI | $91,742 | $122,853 | $99,318 | $89,335 | $73,111 | - | $60,878 |
| Henry Ford CollegeDearborn, MI | $102,809 | - | - | - | $102,809 | - | - |
| Jackson CollegeJackson, MI | $63,469 | $75,647 | $68,338 | $63,382 | $54,097 | - | - |
| Lake Superior State UniversitySault Ste Marie, MI | $72,003 | $84,269 | $73,108 | $65,188 | $67,406 | - | - |
| University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI | $125,258 | $200,388 | $135,323 | $113,919 | $68,644 | $91,367 | $54,174 |
| Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing, MI | $122,284 | $178,665 | $120,620 | $94,984 | $61,038 | $65,692 | $76,550 |
| Michigan Technological UniversityHoughton, MI | $106,725 | $136,957 | $108,891 | $100,221 | $97,317 | $77,868 | - |
| University of Michigan-DearbornDearborn, MI | $101,116 | $129,551 | $104,983 | $99,519 | - | $71,707 | - |
| University of Michigan-FlintFlint, MI | $94,925 | $121,587 | $103,079 | $86,381 | $99,393 | $72,032 | $43,866 |
| Northern Michigan UniversityMarquette, MI | $83,876 | $101,184 | $89,736 | $76,529 | $63,010 | - | $59,156 |
| Northwestern Michigan CollegeTraverse City, MI | $90,510 | - | - | - | - | - | $90,510 |
| Oakland UniversityRochester Hills, MI | $94,743 | $119,290 | $93,155 | $78,502 | $76,313 | - | - |
| Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center, MI | $85,638 | $94,364 | $84,494 | $74,377 | $52,961 | $57,511 | - |
| Schoolcraft Community College DistrictLivonia, MI | $105,799 | - | - | - | - | - | $105,799 |
| Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI | $110,333 | $143,302 | $102,070 | $87,875 | $94,994 | $79,911 | $76,304 |
| Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI | $98,247 | $119,970 | $93,201 | $79,312 | $61,891 | - | - |
| Bay Mills Community CollegeBrimley, MI | $59,468 | - | - | - | - | - | $59,468 |
Highest Faculty Salary in Michigan
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor $125,258
- Michigan State University $122,284
- Thomas M Cooley Law School $114,158
- Wayne State University $110,333
- Muskegon Community College $108,656
- Michigan Technological University $106,725
- Schoolcraft Community College District $105,799
- Kalamazoo Valley Community College $105,539
- Walsh College $102,918
- Henry Ford College $102,809