Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Saginaw, MI

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

Median annual salary $67,740 +4.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $103,380
Employed locally 30
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $59,430
    50th (median)
    $67,740
    75th
    $79,230
    90th
    $103,380

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 116% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 16% 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 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
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $77,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Saginaw, MI is 4.4% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,430.