Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $58,760 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,030
90th percentile $75,750
Employed locally 1,040
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,030
    25th
    $47,720
    50th (median)
    $58,760
    75th
    $62,280
    90th
    $75,750

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 91% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 9% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $98,270
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $81,560
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $80,270
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $75,020

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $50,110
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,630
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,710
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $132,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Champaign, IL is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Champaign, IL is 5.7% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Champaign?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $40,030 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,720.