Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $79,320 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,080
90th percentile $122,150
Employed locally 1,810
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,080
    25th
    $61,810
    50th (median)
    $79,320
    75th
    $91,740
    90th
    $122,150

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 106% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 6% above 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $78,480
    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 Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,740
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,830
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,030
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,480
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Detroit, MI is 25.9% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,080 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,810.