How much does a special education teacher make in Michigan?
$76,040a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Michigan. That is $36.56 an hour or $6,337 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.56
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,790Median: $76,040Highest 10%: $93,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $55,790 | $26.82 | |
| Median | $76,040 | $36.56 | |
| 75th | $83,900 | $40.34 | |
| 90th | $93,350 | $44.88 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $81,710 |
| Detroit, MI | $78,720 |
| Flint, MI | $77,620 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $77,460 |
| Lansing, MI | $77,140 |
| Muskegon, MI | $70,780 |
| Saginaw, MI | $67,740 |
| Monroe, MI | $66,650 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $64,210 |
| South Bend, IN | $58,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 12. Delaware | $77,420 |
| 13. Pennsylvania | $77,040 |
| 14. Maryland | $76,410 |
| 15. Michigan | $76,040 |
| 16. Illinois | $74,730 |
| 17. Ohio | $74,590 |
| 18. New Mexico | $74,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $36.56 ($76,040 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $76,040 against $66,810 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Michigan rank for special education teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays special education teachers the most?
Ann Arbor, MI, with a median of $81,710 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.