Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $58,970 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,620
90th percentile $80,060
Employed locally 30
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,620
    25th
    $48,750
    50th (median)
    $58,970
    75th
    $61,970
    90th
    $80,060

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 84% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 16% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Kingston, NY $98,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Washington $97,820
    Salinas, CA $96,450
    Bellingham, WA $89,990

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,980
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$33,140
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$56,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Michigan City, IN is 15.3% 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 Michigan City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $46,620 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,750.