Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Michigan
$75,380avg. a year
Annual salary · 4,010 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Michigan earn an average of $75,380 a year. That is $2,730 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI at $81,950.
$74,600Median pay
$75,380Average yearly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#13Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
11,920 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$81,950
a year
2170 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$74,870
a year
3230 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$72,470
a year
4100 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$70,560
a year
540 jobs
Jackson, MI
$70,210
a year
640 jobs
Monroe, MI
$70,100
a year
7130 jobs
Flint, MI
$69,570
a year
850 jobs
Niles, MI
$69,040
a year
980 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$68,660
a year
1030 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$68,450
a year
1160 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$67,960
a year
12110 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$67,140
a year
13390 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$65,790
a year
14150 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$60,350
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Michigan | $75,380 | – |
| Ohio | $71,630 | – |
| Wisconsin | $64,400 | – |
| Indiana | $59,860 | – |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$69,000
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71,200
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$68,160
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39,730
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$77,810
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$66,710
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Michigan?
The average is $75,380 a year, and the median is $74,600. That is $2,730 (4%) more than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI ($81,950), followed by Lansing-East Lansing, MI ($74,870). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($60,350).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #13 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.