Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $78,480 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,170
90th percentile $122,340
Employed locally 160
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,170
    25th
    $60,850
    50th (median)
    $78,480
    75th
    $89,400
    90th
    $122,340

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $79,320
    Saginaw, MI $77,390
    Flint, MI $77,250
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,340
    Michigan $75,520
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,960

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $37,410
    Tutors $35,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,440
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Ann Arbor, MI is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 24.6% above the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $50,170 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,850.