Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $59,540 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,080
90th percentile $77,920
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,080
    25th
    $49,080
    50th (median)
    $59,540
    75th
    $77,910
    90th
    $77,920

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,270
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,660
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Preschool make per hour in South Illinois?

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

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in South Illinois is 4.3% below 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $49,080 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,080.