Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary
in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
- Middle 50%
- $63,530–$98,930
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #27 of 164
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro earn a median of $81,520 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,230 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $74,260 and 4% above the MI statewide median of $78,050. It ranks #27 of 164 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,230 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in other MI metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $65,060 |
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Questions
What is the average Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Detroit?
The BLS median is $81,520 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,230 jobs pay between $63,530 and $98,930. The 10th percentile is $51,650 and the 90th is $103,440.
Is Detroit a high-paying metro for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $74,260 and 4% above the MI statewide median of $78,050. It ranks #27 of 164 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.