Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $63,550 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,070
90th percentile $81,890
Employed locally 130
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,070
    25th
    $47,910
    50th (median)
    $63,550
    75th
    $77,100
    90th
    $81,890

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,820
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Northwest Illinois is 3.5% above 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $42,070 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,910.