Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $63,800 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,570
90th percentile $83,690
Employed locally 40
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,570
    25th
    $52,120
    50th (median)
    $63,800
    75th
    $82,680
    90th
    $83,690

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 73% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $78,200
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,550
    Battle Creek, MI $77,460
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $76,200
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $73,340

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$37,410
    Tutors$35,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$32,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,440
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$133,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Ann Arbor?

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

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 1.7% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $49,570 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,120.