Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $61,550 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,350
90th percentile $90,580
Employed locally 200
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,350
    25th
    $50,130
    50th (median)
    $61,550
    75th
    $80,790
    90th
    $90,580

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 23% 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 Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,440
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,110
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,010
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Grand Rapids?

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

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 5.1% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,350 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,130.