Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $65,380 -6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $97,850
Employed locally 30
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $54,880
    50th (median)
    $65,380
    75th
    $76,190
    90th
    $97,850

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 104% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 4% 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
    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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,640
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,550
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,380
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $33,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Niles, MI is 6% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,880.