How much does a special education teacher make in Michigan?
$75,860a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Michigan. That is $36.47 an hour or $6,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.47
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,050Median: $75,860Highest 10%: $103,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,050 | $22.62 | |
| 25th | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| Median | $75,860 | $36.47 | |
| 75th | $90,840 | $43.67 | |
| 90th | $103,300 | $49.66 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Grand Rapids, MI | $79,650 |
| Muskegon, MI | $78,860 |
| Detroit, MI | $74,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 10. Virginia | $77,570 |
| 11. Oregon | $77,490 |
| 12. Minnesota | $75,880 |
| 13. Michigan | $75,860 |
| 14. Hawaii | $75,120 |
| 15. Georgia | $72,310 |
| 16. New York | $68,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $36.47 ($75,860 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $75,860 against $64,830 nationally, 17% more.
Where does Michigan rank for special education teacher pay?
Michigan ranks 13 of 45 states.
Which city in Michigan pays special education teachers the most?
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI, with a median of $79,650 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.