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Special Education Teacher Salary in Michigan (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $58,141/year ($4,845/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 14th of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 4,010 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $74,600 a year — though pay ranges from $48,720 for newcomers to $100,370 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,600 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $100,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,010 Special Education Teacher jobs in Michigan (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $74,600 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $58,141 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $74,600 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,582 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,707 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$3,171 |
| Take-home (annual) | $58,141 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,845 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Michigan?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Michigan is $74,600 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,880 and $88,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $74,600, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $58,141 per year ($4,845 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 4,010 Special Education Teacher jobs in Michigan in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Michigan state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Michigan.