Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,820 -4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,800
90th percentile $87,020
Employed locally 1,990
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,800
    25th
    $46,430
    50th (median)
    $59,820
    75th
    $75,990
    90th
    $87,020

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,730
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,090
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$60,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Northwest Illinois is 4% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $38,800 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,430.