Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Southern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,200 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,050
90th percentile $81,760
Employed locally 50
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,050
    25th
    $59,450
    50th (median)
    $76,200
    75th
    $79,250
    90th
    $81,760

    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

    Related occupations in Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,050
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,000
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,320
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Special Education Teachers, All Other $75,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Southern Michigan is 17.4% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,050 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,450.