How much does a special education teacher make in Michigan?
$78,050a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Michigan. That is $37.52 an hour or $6,504 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.52
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,710Median: $78,050Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,710 | $23.90 | |
| 25th | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| Median | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 75th | $94,720 | $45.54 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.62 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Monroe, MI | $82,450 |
| Detroit, MI | $81,520 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $79,330 |
| Lansing, MI | $76,870 |
| Saginaw, MI | $74,560 |
| Flint, MI | $74,370 |
| Muskegon, MI | $70,540 |
| Niles, MI | $69,150 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $68,270 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $65,060 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 11. Illinois | $79,890 |
| 12. Vermont | $79,360 |
| 13. Delaware | $78,490 |
| 14. Michigan | $78,050 |
| 15. Oregon | $77,400 |
| 16. Pennsylvania | $77,000 |
| 17. New Mexico | $76,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $37.52 ($78,050 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $78,050 against $74,260 nationally, 5% 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?
Monroe, MI, with a median of $82,450 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.