Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,250 or more. The middle half of special education teachers, secondary school in Grand Rapids earn between $55,180 and $82,060.
- $49K10th
- $55K25th
- $65KMedian
- $82K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,520 | $6,043 | — |
| Median | $65,060 | $5,422 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,180 | $4,598 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,060 | $6,838 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Special education teachers, secondary school in Grand Rapids earn 7% less than the Michigan average ($77,810) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($77,260). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $74,260.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $72,520 | $65,060 | $48,530 | $99,250 | 280 |
| Michigan | $77,810 | $78,050 | $49,710 | $103,210 | 2,570 |
| United States | $77,260 | $74,260 | $49,800 | $109,100 | 163,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary after taxes in Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $72,520, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $56,011 a year, or $4,668 a month and $2,154 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for special education teachers, secondary school? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $72,520 buys what about $75,901 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 6th of 10 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($82,100).
All Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries in Michigan
Highest-paying cities for special education teachers, secondary school
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($121,230).
- San Diego, CA$121,230
- San Jose, CA$110,740
- San Francisco, CA$106,980
- Mount Vernon, WA$105,910
- Riverside, CA$105,440
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Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Grand Rapids: questions
What is the entry-level special education teachers, secondary school salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the special education teachers, secondary school take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $56,011 a year ($4,668 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,520. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do special education teachers, secondary school earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,260).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2058; area Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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