How much does a Preschool Director make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Preschool Director in Detroit, MI is $137,853. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $123,754 to $159,523, with most professionals earning between $110,918 and $179,251.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Preschool Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $110,918 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $123,754 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $137,853 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $159,523 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Preschool Director Salary $179,251 Detroit,MI April 01, 2025
25% $123,754 10% $110,918 90% $179,251 75% $159,523 $137,853 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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

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