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

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

Median annual salary $77,390 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,130
90th percentile $90,410
Employed locally 100
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,130
    25th
    $61,050
    50th (median)
    $77,390
    75th
    $77,390
    90th
    $90,410

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 133% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 33% 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
    Flint, MI $77,250
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,340
    Michigan $75,520
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,960

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,700
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $37,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Saginaw, MI is 22.8% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,130 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,050.