Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $76,410 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $98,740
Employed locally 70
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $61,710
    50th (median)
    $76,410
    75th
    $85,660
    90th
    $98,740

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 108% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 8% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $77,250
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,390
    Ann Arbor, MI $76,320
    Midland, TX $74,610
    Elmira, NY $74,560

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,000
    Tutors $37,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 9.8% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,710.