Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Michigan

Ranked #19 of 51 · MI

2.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $71,920 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $76,040
Employment 1,410

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $46,790P25 $55,790 Median $76,040P75 $83,900P90 $93,350

About 80% of special education teachers, middle schools in Michigan earn between $46,790 and $93,350. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Michigan
$71,920
U.S. average
$73,780

The mean special education teachers, middle school salary in Michigan is $71,920, about 2.5% below the U.S. average ($73,780). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Michigan

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Ann Arbor, MI $81,710 $75,880 90
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $78,720 $73,420 550
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,200 $72,940 40
Flint, MI $77,620 $69,900 60
Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,550 $70,550 50
Battle Creek, MI $77,460 $70,110 30
Lansing-East Lansing, MI $77,140 $70,300 70
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $76,200 $69,780 50

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do special education teachers, middle school make in Michigan?

The median special education teachers, middle school salary in Michigan is $76,040 per year (mean $71,920), and about 80% earn between $46,790 and $93,350.

How much do special education teachers, middle school make per hour in Michigan?

Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $71,920 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Michigan a high-paying state for special education teachers, middle school?

Michigan ranks #19 of 51 states for special education teachers, middle school pay. Its mean salary of $71,920 is about 2.5% below the U.S. average of $73,780.

Which metro areas in Michigan pay special education teachers, middle school the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Michigan for special education teachers, middle school are Ann Arbor, MI ($81,710), Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($78,720), Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area ($78,200), by median annual wage.

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