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

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

Median annual salary $57,540 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,580
90th percentile $78,540
Employed locally 240
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,580
    25th
    $46,190
    50th (median)
    $57,540
    75th
    $74,740
    90th
    $78,540

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,270
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is South 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 South Illinois is 8.7% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $39,580 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,190.