Secondary 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 $61,730 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,900
90th percentile $92,980
Employed locally 1,510
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,900
    25th
    $46,900
    50th (median)
    $61,730
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $92,980

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,820
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,760
    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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

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

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Northwest Illinois is 4.4% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $45,900 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,900.