Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) Salary in Michigan
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) in Michigan earn a median of $78,050 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,050
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($74,260)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,570
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,710; the top 10% earn over $103,210. Nationally the range is $49,800 to $109,100.
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Similar jobs in Michigan
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$76,040 median in Michigan
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,110 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
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$75,860 median in Michigan
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$59,900 median in Michigan
Special Education Teachers (Secondary School) pay in Michigan
How much do special education teachers (secondary school) make in Michigan?
The median is $78,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,710 and the top 10% earn over $103,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for special education teachers (secondary school)?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $74,260). Living costs are not included.