Early Childhood Educator Salary in Detroit, Michigan

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How much does an Early Childhood Educator make in Detroit, MI? The average Early Childhood Educator salary in Detroit, MI is $42,267 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $38,209 and $47,853. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Early Childhood Teacher
Bright Horizons - RICHMOND , VA
Grow your teaching career with. Bright Horizons. where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while
- 20 days ago
Early Childhood Teacher
Bright Horizons - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
Now hiring an Early Childhood Infant Teacher at the Presidio Park in San Francisco, California. Grow your teaching career with. Bright Horizons. where you can m
- 20 days ago
Early Childhood Teacher
Bright Horizons - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
Now hiring a Early Childhood Toddler Teacher at Mission Bay in San Francisco, California. Grow your teaching career with. Bright Horizons. where you can make a
- 20 days ago
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Bright Horizons - CHICAGO , IL
Child Care Teacher - Bright Horizons at IL Medical District. 1851 W Harrison Street Chicago, IL, 60612. Grow your teaching career with. Bright Horizons. where y
- 21 days ago
Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
Bright Horizons - NORTH CHICAGO , IL
Child Care Teacher - Bright Horizons at Detour 2 Discovery. 2001 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. Chicago Area Snapshot. https://www.imghippo.com/i/Azw2349.jpg
- 21 days ago
Early Childhood Teacher
Bright Horizons - SAN FRANCISCO , CA
Now hiring an Early Childhood Two's Teacher at Laurel Heights in San Francisco, California. Cares 3.0 eligible center. $1000.00 hiring incentive. Grow your teac
- 21 days ago

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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42322
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Early Childhood Educator in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Early Childhood Educator ranges from $38,209 to $47,853 with the average base salary of $42,267. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $38,270 to $47,972 with the average total cash compensation of $42,322.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

Early Childhood Educator Salary in popular cities: Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights

Skills associated with Early Childhood Educator: Classroom

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