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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $65,380 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $102,850
Employed locally 50
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $65,380
    75th
    $80,590
    90th
    $102,850

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 4% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,640
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,550
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,380
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $33,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Niles, MI is 3.8% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.