Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $72,700 +12.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,140
90th percentile $101,550
Employed locally 120
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,140
    25th
    $57,580
    50th (median)
    $72,700
    75th
    $88,420
    90th
    $101,550

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 109% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 9% above 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 Rockford, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,970
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,950
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $74,690
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,470
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Rockford, IL is 12.1% above 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 Rockford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $44,140 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,580.