Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Saginaw, MI

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

Median annual salary $72,580 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,000
90th percentile $97,440
Employed locally 60
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,000
    25th
    $59,810
    50th (median)
    $72,580
    75th
    $90,870
    90th
    $97,440

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 124% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 24% 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 Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,570
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,350
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,700
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $77,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Saginaw, MI is 4.3% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,000 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,810.