Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Illinois earn a median salary of $62,583 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.6% vs the national median of $62,970. An estimated 23,130 middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $58,660 to $75,690 depending on location.
$62,583
Avg median salary in Illinois
$75,690
Highest paying metro
$58,660
Lowest paying metro
23,130
Employed in Illinois
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $75,690 | $60,500 | $97,240 | 16,860 |
| Rockford, IL | $74,690 | $58,410 | $85,390 | 700 |
| Bloomington, IL | $63,760 | $48,700 | $80,460 | 350 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,430 | $51,210 | $73,620 | 460 |
| Northwest Illinois | $60,400 | $47,740 | $77,530 | 740 |
| East Central Illinois | $59,820 | $47,120 | $63,750 | 730 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,800 | $47,700 | $73,040 | 940 |
| Decatur, IL | $59,370 | $47,280 | $66,840 | 220 |
| South Illinois | $59,360 | $48,080 | $71,030 | 480 |
| West Central Illinois | $59,300 | $46,740 | $65,320 | 850 |
| Champaign, IL | $58,710 | $47,780 | $65,640 | 540 |
| Kankakee, IL | $58,660 | $48,240 | $65,040 | 260 |