Special Education Teachers (Middle School) Salary in Michigan
Special Education Teachers (Middle School) in Michigan earn a median of $76,040 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($66,810)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,410
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,790; the top 10% earn over $93,350. Nationally the range is $49,420 to $102,510.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,110 median in Michigan
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$78,050 median in Michigan
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$63,300 median in Michigan
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,030 median in Michigan
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,790 median in Michigan
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$59,900 median in Michigan
Special Education Teachers (Middle School) pay in Michigan
How much do special education teachers (middle school) make in Michigan?
The median is $76,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,790 and the top 10% earn over $93,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for special education teachers (middle school)?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+14% vs. the national median of $66,810). Living costs are not included.