Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn

In Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $78,980 a year. About 1,920 people work in this job there.

$78,980Median yearly pay

$61,910–$98,270Middle half of workers, yearly

1,920People in this job in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 6% higher than the Michigan median ($74,600).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$51,440
25% of workers	$61,910
Half of workers (median)	$78,980
75% of workers	$98,270
90% of workers	$124,370

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Michigan metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (this page)	$78,980	1,920
Saginaw	$77,430	100
Lansing-East Lansing	$75,080	170
Battle Creek	$73,380	30
Jackson	$72,910	40
Ann Arbor	$66,710	230
Niles	$65,970	50
Flint	$65,860	130
Kalamazoo-Portage	$64,220	110
Monroe	$62,580	40
Traverse City	$62,230	80
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood	$61,850	390
Muskegon-Norton Shores	$59,710	60

Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn (MI)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$65,210
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,520
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$65,140
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$37,500
Special Education Teachers, All Other	$79,500
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$81,520

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