Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Illinois earn a median salary of $62,182 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.2% vs the national median of $64,880. An estimated 4,240 special education teachers, middle school are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $54,750 to $74,960 depending on location.
$62,182
Avg median salary in Illinois
$74,960
Highest paying metro
$54,750
Lowest paying metro
4,240
Employed in Illinois
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $74,960 | $59,800 | $90,440 | 3,190 |
| Rockford, IL | $72,700 | $57,580 | $88,420 | 120 |
| Springfield, IL | $64,820 | $52,050 | $85,350 | 120 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,930 | $47,770 | $70,190 | 30 |
| West Central Illinois | $61,920 | $49,080 | $81,240 | 140 |
| Northwest Illinois | $61,270 | $48,090 | $75,650 | 100 |
| Decatur, IL | $61,090 | $46,910 | $73,800 | 40 |
| Champaign, IL | $59,810 | $49,660 | $65,350 | 90 |
| Peoria, IL | $59,150 | $56,110 | $72,210 | 140 |
| South Illinois | $57,570 | $48,200 | $64,190 | 60 |
| Kankakee, IL | $56,210 | $48,410 | $64,950 | 70 |
| East Central Illinois | $54,750 | $46,210 | $65,560 | 140 |