Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $77,250 +11% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,770
90th percentile $96,620
Employed locally 1,010
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,770
    25th
    $62,020
    50th (median)
    $77,250
    75th
    $89,990
    90th
    $96,620

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 103% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 3% above 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $76,410
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,390
    Ann Arbor, MI $76,320
    Midland, TX $74,610
    Elmira, NY $74,560

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,740
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $75,830
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,030
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,480
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Detroit, MI is 11% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,770 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,020.