Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Illinois

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Illinois

Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Illinois earn a median salary of $65,190 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.8% vs the national median of $62,190. An estimated 970 special education teachers, preschool are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $58,440 to $78,600 depending on location.

$65,190 Avg median salary in Illinois
$78,600 Highest paying metro
$58,440 Lowest paying metro
970 Employed in Illinois

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      Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries by city in Illinois

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Rockford, IL $78,600 $62,800 $90,570 30
      West Central Illinois $64,180 $48,360 $82,250 60
      South Illinois $59,540 $49,080 $77,910 40
      Chicago, IL-IN $58,440 $47,680 $76,650 840

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