Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $70,780 +9.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,260
90th percentile $84,460
Employed locally 30
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,260
    25th
    $57,400
    50th (median)
    $70,780
    75th
    $84,410
    90th
    $84,460

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 111% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 11% above 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 Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$31,290
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,450
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$42,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Muskegon, MI is 9.1% above 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,260 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,400.