Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Muskegon, MI

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

Median annual salary $78,860 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,040
90th percentile $96,180
Employed locally 30
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,040
    25th
    $63,510
    50th (median)
    $78,860
    75th
    $96,180
    90th
    $96,180

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 124% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $85,200
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $79,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,630
    Michigan $73,630
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,580
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,450

    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, Preschool make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Muskegon, MI is 26.8% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Muskegon?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $47,040 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,510.