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

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

Median annual salary $65,220 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,640
90th percentile $80,800
Employed locally 210
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,640
    25th
    $51,320
    50th (median)
    $65,220
    75th
    $80,590
    90th
    $80,800

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary vs area income 87% Median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary is 13% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,670
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,870
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,020
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Springfield, IL is 3.5% above 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,640 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,320.