Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in West Central Illinois

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

Median annual salary $61,330 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,250
90th percentile $91,590
Employed locally 380
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,250
    25th
    $48,040
    50th (median)
    $61,330
    75th
    $76,540
    90th
    $91,590

    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 West Central Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,830
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $52,060
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,300
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,390
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is West Central 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 West Central Illinois is 2.7% 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 West Central Illinois?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,250 per year in West Central Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,040.