Special Education Teachers, All Other Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $78,080 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,100
90th percentile $92,120
Employed locally 100
National median $67,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,100
    25th
    $59,270
    50th (median)
    $78,080
    75th
    $81,160
    90th
    $92,120

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, All Other salary vs area income 110% Median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $105,790
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $102,920
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,110
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,940
    Modesto, CA $99,170
    Salinas, CA $98,290

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Battle Creek, MI $81,130
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $80,120
    Midland, MI $79,470
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $78,570
    Flint, MI $77,960
    Monroe, MI $77,520

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,870
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,720
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, All Other make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Lansing, MI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Special Education Teachers, All Other salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, All Other salary in Lansing, MI is 15.8% above the national median of $67,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, All Other in Lansing?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $43,100 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,270.