Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in East Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $57,250 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,350
90th percentile $88,950
Employed locally 210
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,350
    25th
    $45,810
    50th (median)
    $57,250
    75th
    $71,330
    90th
    $88,950

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in East Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,750
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in East Central Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in East Central Illinois is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is East Central Illinois above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in East Central Illinois is 9.1% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in East Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,350 per year in East Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,810.