SOC 25-2057 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Special Education Teachers, Middle School — Southern Michigan
Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Southern Michigan, MI is $76,200 per year, 14.1% above the national median of $66,810.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Southern Michigan, MI is $76,200 per year, 14.1% above the national median of $66,810. Pay ranges from under $45,050 at the tenth percentile to more than $81,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,450 to $79,250.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Ann Arbor leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $81,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 72nd of 361 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,050 | −32.6% |
| 25th | $59,450 | −11.0% |
| Median (50th) | $76,200 | +14.1% |
| 75th | $79,250 | +18.6% |
| 90th | $81,760 | +22.4% |
| Mean | $69,780 | +4.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $81,710 | 90 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $78,720 | 550 | |
| 3 | Flint | $77,620 | 60 | |
| 4 | Battle Creek | $77,460 | 30 | |
| 5 | Lansing | $77,140 | 70 | |
| 6 | Muskegon | $70,780 | 30 | |
| 7 | Saginaw | $67,740 | 30 | |
| 8 | Monroe | $66,650 | 40 | |
| 9 | Grand Rapids | $64,210 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southern Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $76,200 goes as far as $79,210 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$79,210US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,200 a year, 14.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,050 to $81,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $81,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Southern Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $76,200, 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 $66,810, so pay in Southern Michigan, MI is 14.1% higher. 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 $81,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,050 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 Ann Arbor, at $81,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 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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