Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $60,080 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $84,170
Employed locally 340
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $46,890
    50th (median)
    $60,080
    75th
    $79,460
    90th
    $84,170

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 25% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $78,480
    Saginaw, MI $77,390
    Flint, MI $77,250
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,340
    Michigan $75,520

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,440
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,110
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,010
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 4.6% below 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,890.