How much does a special education teacher make in Michigan?
$74,600a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Michigan. That is $35.87 an hour or $6,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.87
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,720Median: $74,600Highest 10%: $100,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,720 | $23.42 | |
| 25th | $58,880 | $28.31 | |
| Median | $74,600 | $35.87 | |
| 75th | $88,170 | $42.39 | |
| 90th | $100,400 | $48.25 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $78,980 |
| Saginaw, MI | $77,430 |
| Lansing, MI | $75,080 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $73,380 |
| Jackson, MI | $72,910 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $66,710 |
| Niles, MI | $65,970 |
| Flint, MI | $65,860 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $64,220 |
| Monroe, MI | $62,580 |
| Traverse City, MI | $62,230 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $61,850 |
| Muskegon, MI | $59,710 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 11. Oregon | $77,700 |
| 12. New Jersey | $76,660 |
| 13. New Mexico | $76,420 |
| 14. Michigan | $74,600 |
| 15. Colorado | $74,290 |
| 16. Vermont | $74,200 |
| 17. Ohio | $73,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $35.87 ($74,600 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $74,600 against $65,120 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Michigan rank for special education teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays special education teachers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $78,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.