Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $62,180 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,500
90th percentile $101,620
Employed locally 30
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,500
    25th
    $60,200
    50th (median)
    $62,180
    75th
    $78,580
    90th
    $101,620

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 80% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 20% 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 Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,820
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,910
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,830
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $44,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Traverse City, MI is 10.6% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $49,500 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,200.