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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $63,810 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,450
90th percentile $112,660
Employed locally 60
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,450
    25th
    $55,370
    50th (median)
    $63,810
    75th
    $77,690
    90th
    $112,660

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 100% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 0% 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
    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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,450
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $42,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Muskegon, MI is 1.3% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,450 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,370.