Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $65,640 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,270
90th percentile $94,120
Employed locally 110
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,270
    25th
    $51,790
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $77,220
    90th
    $94,120

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 93% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 7% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $76,320
    Midland, TX $74,610

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,450
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,600
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,870
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,720
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Lansing, MI is 5.7% below 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,270 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,790.