Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $60,400 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,670
90th percentile $78,620
Employed locally 740
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,670
    25th
    $47,740
    50th (median)
    $60,400
    75th
    $77,530
    90th
    $78,620

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    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
    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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Northwest Illinois is 4.1% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $44,670 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,740.