Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $61,220 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $81,310
Employed locally 70
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $49,910
    50th (median)
    $61,220
    75th
    $72,510
    90th
    $81,310

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 86% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 14% 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,870
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,720
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Lansing, MI is 5.6% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,910.