Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $76,320 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,990
90th percentile $96,440
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,990
    25th
    $57,790
    50th (median)
    $76,320
    75th
    $81,160
    90th
    $96,440

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 88% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,900
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $77,250
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,390
    Midland, TX $74,610
    Elmira, NY $74,560

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $37,410
    Tutors $35,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,440
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Ann Arbor?

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

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 9.7% above the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,990 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,790.