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

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

Median annual salary $61,040 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,480
90th percentile $88,240
Employed locally 290
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,480
    25th
    $48,100
    50th (median)
    $61,040
    75th
    $77,050
    90th
    $88,240

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 92% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 8% 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,970
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Rockford, IL is 3.1% 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,480 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,100.