Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Rockford, IL

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

Median annual salary $78,600 +26.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,880
90th percentile $91,390
Employed locally 30
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,880
    25th
    $62,800
    50th (median)
    $78,600
    75th
    $90,570
    90th
    $91,390

    Rockford economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 118% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 18% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $83,490
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,630
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $74,980
    West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $64,180
    Killeen-Temple, TX $61,150
    Knoxville, TN $60,810

    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, Preschool make per hour in Rockford?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Rockford, IL is 26.4% above the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Preschool in Rockford?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $57,880 per year in Rockford, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,800.