Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Champaign, IL

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

Median annual salary $58,680 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,210
90th percentile $74,270
Employed locally 100
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,210
    25th
    $49,760
    50th (median)
    $58,680
    75th
    $63,390
    90th
    $74,270

    Champaign economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,830
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $91,200
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $81,850
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $79,840
    Bloomington, IL $77,710

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$50,110
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,760
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten 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 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Champaign, IL is 4.5% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $42,210 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,760.