Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,510 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,770
90th percentile $90,170
Employed locally 120
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,770
    25th
    $54,270
    50th (median)
    $67,510
    75th
    $77,340
    90th
    $90,170

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,160
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,530
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,730
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,410
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,210
    Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$33,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northern Michigan is 7.2% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,770 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,270.