SOC 25-2052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School — Southern Michigan
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $62,810, median pay for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Southern Michigan, MI tracks the national median of $65,120 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,810, median pay for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Southern Michigan, MI tracks the national median of $65,120 closely. Pay ranges from under $47,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $94,080 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $51,110 to $76,740.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.63 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Detroit records the highest median at $78,980. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 120th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,120 | −27.6% |
| 25th | $51,110 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $62,810 | −3.5% |
| 75th | $76,740 | +17.8% |
| 90th | $94,080 | +44.5% |
| Mean | $67,020 | +2.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit | $78,980 | 1,920 | |
| 2 | Saginaw | $77,430 | 100 | |
| 3 | Lansing | $75,080 | 170 | |
| 4 | Battle Creek | $73,380 | 30 | |
| 5 | Jackson | $72,910 | 40 | |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | $66,710 | 230 | |
| 7 | Niles | $65,970 | 50 | |
| 8 | Flint | $65,860 | 130 | |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $64,220 | 110 | |
| 10 | Monroe | $62,580 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $62,810 goes as far as $65,291 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,291US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,810 a year, 3.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,120 to $94,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Detroit, at $78,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Southern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $62,810, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,120, so pay in Southern Michigan, MI is 3.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Southern Michigan, MI earns more than $94,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Detroit, at $78,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Southern Michigan, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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