Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Northwest Illinois

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

Median annual salary $57,820 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,470
90th percentile $77,420
Employed locally 210
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,470
    25th
    $45,880
    50th (median)
    $57,820
    75th
    $72,570
    90th
    $77,420

    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 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
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,060
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School 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 Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Northwest Illinois is 8.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $44,470 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,880.