How much does a special education teacher make in Michigan?
$78,540a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Michigan. That is $37.76 an hour or $6,545 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.76
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 3,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,500Median: $78,540Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,500 | $23.80 | |
| 25th | $62,060 | $29.84 | |
| Median | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| 75th | $85,470 | $41.09 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.72 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Flint, MI | $80,960 |
| Lansing, MI | $80,460 |
| Jackson, MI | $80,210 |
| Detroit, MI | $79,500 |
| Midland, MI | $79,470 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $79,080 |
| Saginaw, MI | $77,760 |
| Monroe, MI | $77,520 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $76,400 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $74,740 |
| Muskegon, MI | $62,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 4. Oregon | $82,240 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $80,080 |
| 6. Colorado | $79,290 |
| 7. Michigan | $78,540 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $78,440 |
| 9. Virginia | $77,280 |
| 10. Washington | $76,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $37.76 ($78,540 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $78,540 against $76,580 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Michigan rank for special education teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 7 of 42 states.
Which city in Michigan pays special education teachers the most?
Flint, MI, with a median of $80,960 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.