Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Kankakee, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kankakee, IL

Median annual salary $60,760 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,140
90th percentile $80,820
Employed locally 70
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,140
    25th
    $50,740
    50th (median)
    $60,760
    75th
    $75,030
    90th
    $80,820

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 89% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 11% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $91,730
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $85,640
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $80,850
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $80,790
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,590
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $76,740

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Kankakee, IL is 3.6% 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 Kankakee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,140 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,740.