Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Kankakee, IL

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

Median annual salary $56,210 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,600
90th percentile $74,780
Employed locally 70
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,600
    25th
    $48,410
    50th (median)
    $56,210
    75th
    $64,950
    90th
    $74,780

    Kankakee economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,325 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 82% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $99,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,450
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $86,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,560
    Williamsport, PA $76,370

    Related occupations in Kankakee, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,450
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,340
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Kankakee?

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

    Is Kankakee above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Kankakee, IL is 13.4% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Kankakee?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $42,600 per year in Kankakee, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,410.